Johnny Castle, the sizzling dance instructor in Dirty Dancing; Sam Wheat, the loving spirit in Ghost; James Dalton; the Zen bouncer in Road House, and so many more iconic roles were played by this extremely talented Texan. Enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes information and memories from Hollywood colleagues, friends, and others about Swayze, who was much more than an extraordinary artist.
WALLED LAKE, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Sue Tabashnik has written five books, the latest is PATRICK SWAYZE Still Inspiring! which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, multiple other sites, and from the author via her website contact form at www.likedirtydancing.com or email. This inspiring, sentimental, and entertaining collection with forty-four contributors compiles memories, stories, and tributes. Participants include Hollywood colleagues, writers, directors, producers, actors, dancers, choreographers, and stunt staff, as well as friends, Arabian horse enthusiasts, and fans. Exclusive behind-the-scenes information and exclusive photos are shared by the participants. Swayze's own timeless words from the media open each chapter. This homage has been written to help preserve Swayze's phenomenal legacy as an immensely talented artist and a man of character and spirituality.
Swayze lived a life in which he demonstrated courage in the face of adversity—time and time again—and showcased traditional values and beliefs such as loyalty, morality, and integrity. He battled pancreatic cancer with his "never-give-up" determination, courage, and grace that touched countless lives.
Tabashnik has been an avid fan of Swayze since 1988. She met him and some of his family at several benefit events and movie screenings; including at the premiere of One Last Dance in Houston in 2003, and this changed her life forever. She was also a writer for the Official Patrick Swayze International Fan Club magazine.
"It is inspiring for filmmakers like me that a great lady like Sue can keep the flame of Patrick's light alive as a beacon for the generations of actors yet to come."
—Joshua Sinclair, Friend and Colleague of Patrick Swayze, Director, Writer, Producer of Jump!
"Thanks to Sue Tabashnik, the memory of someone as beautiful inside and out as Patrick Swayze will never fade. You have given us all a gift to cherish and hold dear for years to come. I'm inspired. Let's go Swayze!!"
—Timothy Linh Bui, Friend and Colleague of Patrick Swayze, Director, Writer, Producer of Green Dragon and Powder Blue
"Lively, informative, and multifaceted, PATRICK SWAYZE: Still Inspiring! is a 'must have' for Hollywood historians and Swayze fans."
—Diane Donovan, Editor, Donovan's Literary Services, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"I HIGHLY recommend this entertaining and informative read!"
—Christopher Riordan, Friend of Patrick and Patsy Swayze, Dancer, Actor, Choreographer, Director
"Very proud to be a part of this new book, by Sue Tabashnik, about the life of Patrick Swayze. Sue uses some quotes from my conversation with Patrick from 2005, along with a host of others' interviews, to paint a portrait of an artist and kind soul who left us too soon."
—Alex Simon, Entertainment Journalist
"I encourage people to get familiar with Sue's portraits of Patrick in PATRICK SWAYZE Still Inspiring! and her two previous books because they are inspirational."
—Frank Ochberg, MD, Psychiatrist, Trauma Expert, Educator, Founder of the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma
Media Contact
Sue Tabashnik, Passion Spirit Dreams Press, 1 2487190326, [email protected], https://www.likedirtydancing.com
SOURCE Passion Spirit Dreams Press
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