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Patrick Swayze: One Last Dance - by Wendy Leigh (Paperback)

Name: Patrick Swayze: One Last Dance - by Wendy Leigh (Paperback)
Brand: Gallery Books
SKU: 81824103
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A definitive biography of Patrick Swayze, this intimate portrait celebrates the life, career, and enduring legacy of the beloved actor whose iconic roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost captivated a generation--and whose courage in the face of illness inspired millions.
Author(s): Wendy Leigh
224 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Entertainment & Performing Arts

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Leigh presents a heartwarming, in-depth portrait of the beloved star whose sensational performances in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" seduced a generation, and whose courage in the face of illness captivated millions.

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A definitive biography of Patrick Swayze, this intimate portrait celebrates the life, career, and enduring legacy of the beloved actor whose iconic roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost captivated a generation--and whose courage in the face of illness inspired millions.

For nearly three decades, Patrick Swayze embodied a rare kind of stardom: powerfully masculine yet deeply sensitive, romantic yet fearless. From his early years in show business and rigorous training as a dancer under his choreographer mother to his rise as a Hollywood leading man, Swayze's life was marked by passion, discipline, and risk.

In this revealing biography, New York Times bestselling author Wendy Leigh shares the untold story behind the legend. Drawing on interviews with sources who have never spoken publicly before, Leigh chronicles Swayze's fairytale love affair with wife Lisa Niemi, his struggles with alcoholism following his father's death, the daredevil stunts that nearly cost him his life, and his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer--a fight that offered hope to countless others facing serious illness.

From the breakout success of Dirty Dancing to the romantic phenomenon of Ghost and beyond, this deeply researched and emotionally resonant biography offers a moving, behind-the-scenes look at an unforgettable entertainer who left an indelible mark on popular culture.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 Inches (H) x 6.52 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .61 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Entertainment & Performing Arts

Publisher: Gallery Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Wendy Leigh

Language: English

Street Date: October 20, 2009

TCIN: 81824103

UPC: 9781439149997

Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-5915

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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