He was older and just a bit cocky; she was the beautiful waif who refused to worship the ground he walked on. Dirty Dancing heartthrob Patrick Swayze was married to Lisa Niemi Swayze for 34 years, until his passing from cancer in late 2009. Lisa was a crucial support for Patrick as he battled his illness, and now she has bravely told her story in the remarkable new memoir Worth Fighting For, which has proven to be one of the best books in recent years to honestly discuss grief.
In Worth Fighting For Lisa writes candidly of the journey undertaken once Patrick was diagnosed, from his daily care and decline to the difficulties in accepting life without him. She writes candidly about coping with grief and does not shy away from its stark realities. Though it all sounds very gloomy, Worth Fighting For is actually one of the most uplifting books you will read this year as Lisa’s inspiring strength shines through the sadness. She writes: ‘I tell you, I am a different person now. One who has been thrown into the fire and forged.’
Book Review: ‘Her memoir makes a worthy addition to the canon of literature that honestly assesses grief without sentimentalising it.’ (Kirkus Book Reviews)
About The Author: Lisa Niemi Swayze is an American actress and dancer who was married to Patrick Swayze for 34 years. Before Patrick’s death she also contributed to his 2009 memoir, The Time of My Life.
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