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The Time of My Life

Author : Patrick Swayze
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 184737820X
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book The Time of My Life written by Patrick Swayze and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 2008, movie star Patrick Swayze was given the worst news of his life. What he hoped was just a stomach ache was actually stage four pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis that is fatal within a year for 79% of the people to whom it is given. Remarkably, Patrick is not just alive a year later but continuing his treatment, and responding well. But this book isn't just the story of Patrick's fight against cancer. In the public eye from the early 1980s, this is the story of a remarkable life and career. Intended as a low budget, straight-to-video production, Dirty Dancingbecame a cult hit and remains one of the most enduring films of the 80s. Ghost cemented Patrick as a hugely bankable star, in a role that has had a considerable cultural impact. Most recently Patrick has returned to the public's adoring arms in TV's The Beast. This book will chronicle Patrick's personal life as well -- including his treatment for alcoholism following the death of his father and sister's sudden death. What has remained a constant in Patrick's life is his marriage and Patrick and Lisa's love story is inspiring, honest, heartfelt and transcends the typical celebrity marriage. This is a book that anyone who has faced cancer or a terminal illness can turn to: Lisa and Patrick have shown the world that cancer isn't just a diagnosis given to one individual, but a disease that can bring a household together or pull a family apart. Bold, honest and inspiring, Patrick Swayze's memoir is the story of a remarkable man's life and career and of his refusal to give in.

Worth Fighting For

Author : Lisa Niemi Swayze
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0857208411
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (572 download)

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Download or read book Worth Fighting For written by Lisa Niemi Swayze and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Niemi and Patrick Swayze first met as teenagers at his mother's dance studio. He was older and just a bit cocky; she was the gorgeous waif who refused to worship the ground he walked on. It didn't take long for them to fall in love. Their thirty-four year marriage -- which they explored together in The Time of My Life -- was a uniquely passionate partnership. Now, for the first time, Lisa will share what it was like to care for her husband as he battled Stage IV pancreatic cancer, and will describe his last days when she simply tried to keep him comfortable. She writes searingly about her grief in the aftermath of Patrick's death, and candidly discusses the challenges that the past fourteen months without him have posed. But while this is an emotionally honest and unflinching depiction of illness, death, and loss, it is also a hopeful and life-affirming exploration of the power of the human spirit. Lisa shows that no matter how dark the prospect of another day may seem, there are always reserves of strength to call upon, and the love shared between two people will never truly die.

Being Patrick Swayze

Author : Neal E. Fischer
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797213369
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book Being Patrick Swayze written by Neal E. Fischer and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous illustrated guide to the essential teachings of 80s and 90s pop culture icon and legacy, Patrick Swayze, with movie quotes, trivia, essays, exercises, games, activities, and quizzes. Divided into five elements—Tender Strength (versatility in performances and balance of his unique skill set), Pure Adrenaline (his physicality and death-defying stunt work), Hungry Eyes (effortless sensuality in life and on-screen), Peaceful Warrior (the philosophy behind his characters and their actions) and The Mullet (legacy of the man, the myth, the mullet)—this book is designed to cultivate your mind, body, and soul. Through the use of movie quotes and cinematic wisdom, physical (Sweatin' Like Swayze; Swayze Sutra) and mental exercises, games, activities (Swayze Pairing Guide), and quizzes, this journey will unlock your Swayze swagger, leading to a more harmonious life. When completed, you'll be impressing friends and strangers alike with your endless knowledge and admiration for one of Hollywood's most likable and underappreciated stars. For half a century Patrick Swayze has remained in our hearts, on our minds, and the sole reason that any trip to a vacation resort must first start at the dance hall . . . just in case they employ their own Johnny Castle. Embrace these teachings and achieve newfound clarity in all aspects of your life. BELOVED ICON: Patrick Swayze will forever be an icon, known for his legendary roles in classic and cult favorite movies like Dirty Dancing, Ghost, Point Break, Road House, and more. THE PERFECT GIFT: Chock full of trivia, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, short essays, and fun interactive content like quizzes, a pairing guide, a Swayze workout, and more, this is the perfect gift for Patrick Swayze fans and anyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s. FUNNY AND INFORMATIVE: Content is humorous, yet still contains biographical information, fun facts about Swayze and his philosophies, and tons of movie trivia. EXPERT AUTHOR: Written by an award-winning screenwriter and podcaster, and die-hard Patrick Swayze fan. Perfect for: • Patrick Swayze fans • Readers with '80s and '90s nostalgia • Hollywood pop culture nerds and film buffs • Fans of Dirty Dancing, Point Break, Road House, Ghost, and Red Dawn

Patrick Swayze: One Last Dance

Author : Wendy Leigh
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439155305
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Patrick Swayze: One Last Dance written by Wendy Leigh and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 For almost thirty years, Patrick Swayze has been an American icon of masculinity and sex appeal, strong but sensitive, romantic yet dangerous. In this intimate and revealing biography, New York Times bestselling author Wendy Leigh shares the inspiring untold story of Patrick's incredible life: his show business childhood, his fairy-tale love affair with wife Lisa Niemi, his catapult into alcoholism after his father's untimely death, the daredevil exploits that almost killed him, and his courageous fight against pancreatic cancer, a fight that has off-ered hope and encouragement to others grap-pling with similar life-threatening illnesses. Ever since the steamy low-budget film Dirty Dancing skyrocketed Patrick to fame and cemented his place in the hearts of audiences around the world, he has been one of our most cherished public figures. Based on interviews with countless sources who have never spoken about Patrick before -- from the Texas beauty who shared his first kiss, to the woman he almost married, to the manager who worked closely with him from his teen idol days until his romantic tour de force in Ghost -- and many more, Leigh unveils surprising details about the charismatic actor's life on- and off-screen. Beginning with his training as a dancer with his choreographer mother and spanning his remarkable -- and at times challenging -- career, this groundbreaking biography of the un-forgettable entertainer is the mesmerizing, enduring, and definitive story of a man who captured our hearts.

A Mighty Boy

Author : Sarah Pullen
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783523859
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book A Mighty Boy written by Sarah Pullen and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-17 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silas is ten years old when the headaches start. When the diagnosis arrives, his parents are told they have until Christmas... maybe. And so begins Sarah Pullen’s battle to save her son, against doubting doctors and insurmountable odds. This story about love and loss traces her family’s journey from that first day at the hospital, battling a tumour they named ‘Bob’, through Silas’s death and beyond. This profoundly moving and honest account shows that it is possible to find the strength for a journey that no mother should ever go on; that it is possible to find a new way to live, even when death is knocking on the door. It is about confronting grief – raw, ugly, incomprehensible grief. It is a book about wrapping a small boy in love, but still letting him get grubby knees. It is about learning to savour every moment of the here and now, yet also learning to let go. At its heart, A Mighty Boy is a story of the love between a mother and a son. It is a book about seizing the moment and somehow managing to survive the death of a child. But most of all it is a book about a small, mighty, smiling boy.

Patrick Swayze the Dreamer

Author : Sue Tabashnik
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989408646
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Patrick Swayze the Dreamer written by Sue Tabashnik and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick Swayze, the beloved dancer, actor, singer, songwriter, producer, choreographer, family man, athlete, horseman, and more, had a diversified career in the arts world for over thirty-five years. He often played hero roles in his work and spoke about traditional values such as honor, integrity, morality, passion, faith, and love. He was always searching for meaning in his life and trying to give to others some joy or sense of purpose or meaning. During his hard-fought and inspirational battle against pancreatic cancer, he became a real-life hero to millions of people. Patrick Swayze was taken too soon, but his remarkable spirit and enormous legacy will always shine bright.Discover how his focus on dreams for himself and others sustained him and guided him to live a zest-filled and hopeful life even while dealing with great adversity. Honor and celebrate Patrick while reading about his career, his connection with his family, and his involvement in advocacy for dance, cancer advances, and conservation. Learn what his professional colleagues and fans have to say about him. Finally, get a look at what I think Patrick would say to us now.Enjoy approximately thirty beautiful color photos throughout the book which include Patrick Swayze from his various movies and television roles, rarely seen photos from appearances, and more.Read Patrick's own words which have been compiled from multiple media sources throughout the years.

Prisoners of Our Thoughts

Author : Alex Pattakos
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781576752883
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (528 download)

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Download or read book Prisoners of Our Thoughts written by Alex Pattakos and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book expands on Viktor Frankl's seminal Man's Search for Meaning, examining the book's concepts in depth and widening the market for them by introducing an entirely new way to look at work and the workplace. Alex Pattakos, a former colleague of Frankl's, brings the search for meaning at work within the grasp of every reader using simple, straightforward language. The author distills Frankl's ideas into seven core principles: Exercise the freedom to choose your attitude; Realize your will to meaning; Detect the meaning of life's moments; Don't work against yourself; Look at yourself from a distance; Shift your focus of attention; and Extend beyond yourself. By demonstrating how Dr. Frankl's key principles can be applied to all kinds of work situations, Prisoners of Our Thoughts opens up new opportunities for finding personal meaning and living an authentic work life.

The Fans' Love Story

Author : Sue Tabashnik
Publisher : THE FANS' LOVE STORY
ISBN 13 : 1432751107
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book The Fans' Love Story written by Sue Tabashnik and published by THE FANS' LOVE STORY. This book was released on 2010-07-07 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FANS LOVE STORYHow The Movie ?ÇÿDIRTY DANCING Captured The Hearts Of Millions! is a celebration of this hit movie from the fans point of view. Fans from all over the world give their heartfelt take on how the movie deeply resonated with them and had a positive impact on their lives. The book is a must-have for any Dirty Dancing/Patrick Swayze fan.You will meet an entertainment icon who served as a consultant to the movie and her real-life dance partner in the Catskills in the 80s. You will also enjoy interviews with three people who worked at two of the film locations during the shooting of the movie and twenty-two fans. In addition to the twenty-seven interviews, the author shares her strong connection to the movie and background information that she gathered during her trip to one of the main film locations, Mountain Lake Hotel in Virginia. The book also contains a folklore section, photos (including Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, film location, fans, and more), results of an online survey, archives from Mountain Lake Hotel, research from multiple media sources, and an in-depth bibliography. You will discover why the movie has been popular for over twenty years and is still going strong. Even the most avid Dirty Dancing fan will learn something new. Finally, best of all, you will experience the heart and soul connection of the movie once again!

Out of the Corner

Author : Jennifer Grey
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0593356705
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book Out of the Corner written by Jennifer Grey and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply candid and refreshingly spirited memoir of identity lost and found from the star of the iconic film Dirty Dancing “Jennifer Grey peels back all the artifice, denial, obfuscation, and myriad assumptions and exposes a gorgeous, human portrait of her life.”—Jamie Lee Curtis “We all know Jennifer Grey as a talented actress, but Out of the Corner introduces us to a gifted writer.”—Michael J. Fox In this beautiful, close-to-the bone account, Jennifer Grey takes readers on a vivid tour of the experiences that have shaped her, from her childhood as the daughter of Broadway and film legend Joel Grey, to the surprise hit with Patrick Swayze that made her America’s sweetheart, to her inspiring season eleven win on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Throughout this intimate narrative, Grey richly evokes places and times that were defining for a generation—from her preteen days in 1970s Malibu and wild child nights in New York’s club scene, to her roles in quintessential movies of the 1980s, including The Cotton Club, Red Dawn, and her breakout performance in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. With self-deprecating humor and frankness, she looks back on her unbridled, romantic adventures in Hollywood. And with enormous bravery, she shares the devastating fallout from a plastic surgery procedure that caused the sudden and stunning loss of her professional identity and career. Grey inspires with her hard-won battle back, reclaiming her sense of self from a culture and business that can impose a narrow and unforgiving definition of female worth. She finds, at last, her own true north and starts a family of her own, just in the nick of time. Distinctive, moving, and powerful, told with generosity and pluck, Out of the Corner is a memoir about a never-ending personal evolution, a coming-of-age story for women of every age.

When Illness Goes Public

Author : Barron H. Lerner
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801892271
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (922 download)

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Download or read book When Illness Goes Public written by Barron H. Lerner and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outstanding Academic Title, 2007, Choice magazine Steve McQueen had cancer and was keeping it secret. Then the media found out, and soon all of America knew. McQueen’s high profile changed forever the way the public perceived a dreaded disease. In When Illness Goes Public, Barron H. Lerner describes the evolution of celebrities' illnesses from private matters to stories of great public interest. Famous people who have become symbols of illness include Lou Gehrig, the first “celebrity patient”; Rita Hayworth, whose Alzheimer disease went undiagnosed for years; and Arthur Ashe, who courageously went public with his AIDS diagnosis before the media could reveal his secret. And then there are private citizens like Barney Clark, the first recipient of a permanent artificial heart, and Lorenzo Odone, whose neurological disorder became the subject of a Hollywood film. While celebrity illnesses have helped to inform patients about treatment options, ethical controversies, and scientific proof, the stories surrounding these illnesses have also assumed mythical characteristics that may be misleading. Marrying great storytelling to an exploration of the intersection of science, journalism, fame, and legend, this book is a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of health and illness.

Looking for Gatsby

Author : Faye Dunaway
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0671675265
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Looking for Gatsby written by Faye Dunaway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning actress herself, Faye Dunaway explores her life and loves in this classic autobiography from Simon & Schuster. In an "intelligent, take-no-prisoners memoir" (Entertainment Weekly), Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway writes candidly of her life, including her many affairs, her two marriages, her professional success, and her poignant failures of photos.

Patrick Swayze 175 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about Patrick Swayze

Author : Alice Vincent
Publisher : Emereo Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781488567001
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Patrick Swayze 175 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about Patrick Swayze written by Alice Vincent and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Common Sense is Not Always Common Practice as Patrick Swayze 's story shows. This book is your ultimate resource for Patrick Swayze. Here you will find the most up-to-date 175 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Patrick Swayze's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: 60th Academy Awards - Presenters, Allan Quatermain - Film and television incarnations, Diane Lane - Early work, Grandview, U.S.A., Waking Up in Reno - Cast, Randy Travis, The Renegades - Cast, Father Hood - Cast, 1991 in film - L-Q, Three Wishes (film), Point Break, 1952 in film - Births, Dirty Dancing - Soundtrack, Chris Farley - Saturday Night Live, Dirty Dancing - Prequel, Tiger Warsaw - Cast, Martine McCutcheon - Film, stage and television, North And South - Book II - Cast, Sam Elliot - Career, San Jacinto College - Notable alumni, Steel Dawn - Plot, (I've Had) The Time of My Life - History, Pennsylvania Main Line - Film, C. Thomas Howell - 1980s, Rob Lowe - Early career, David Hasselhoff - German popularity, Unchained Melody - Uses in media, Whoopi - Notable guest stars, Steel Dawn - Cast, Darren Dalton - Life and career, Greg Marcks - Career, John Cameron Swayze - Personal life, Jerry Orbach - From others, Road House (1989 film) - Musical, Pecos Bill - Popular culture, Jump! (film) - Cast, Uncommon Valor, Powder Blue (film), The Fox and the Hound 2 (soundtrack), Black Dog (film) - Cast, Tonight Live with Steve Vizard - Guests, Taimak - Career, Don Swayze - Early life, 11:14 - Part 1, Letters from a Killer - Halting, Pecos Bill - History, MTV Movie Awards 1992 - Most Desirable Male, and much more...

Patrick Swayze

Author : Robin Dawson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781542532266
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (322 download)

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Download or read book Patrick Swayze written by Robin Dawson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-14 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick Swayze was an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter. Having gained fame with appearances in films during the 1980s, Swayze became popular for playing tough guys and romantic lead males, gaining him a wide fan base with female audiences, and status as a teen idol and sex symbol. He starred in films from a range of genres, including the drama The Outsiders (1983) as Darrel "Darry" Curtis, the oldest Curtis brother, the war film Red Dawn (1984), the Vietnam rescue film Uncommon Valor (1984), the classic hockey film Youngblood (1986), the romantic "coming-of-age" drama Dirty Dancing (1987), the action Road House (1989), the romantic fantasy/crime thriller Ghost (1990), the action crime film Point Break (1991), the comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), the action film Black Dog (1998), the supernatural drama Donnie Darko (2001), the drama Jump! (2003), the comedy drama "11:14" (2003), and two television series: 1985's North and South and in 2009, The Beast, his last acting role. During his career he received three Golden Globe Award nominations and was named by People magazine as its "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1991.

The Patrick Swayze Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about Patrick Swayze

Author : Emily Smith
Publisher : Tebbo
ISBN 13 : 9781743387795
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Download or read book The Patrick Swayze Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about Patrick Swayze written by Emily Smith and published by Tebbo. This book was released on 2012 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick Wayne Swayze (August 18, 1952 ? September 14, 2009) was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He was best known for his tough-guy roles, as romantic leading men in the hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and as Orry Main in the North and South television miniseries. He was named by People magazine as its 'Sexiest Man Alive' in 1991. His film and TV career spanned 30 years. This book is your ultimate resource for Patrick Swayze. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Patrick Swayze, Skatetown, U.S.A., M*A*S*H (TV series), Uncommon Valor, The Outsiders (film), Red Dawn, Grandview, U.S.A., North and South (TV miniseries), Youngblood (1986 film), Dirty Dancing, Steel Dawn, Next of Kin (1989 film), Road House (1989 film), Ghost (1990 film), Point Break, City of Joy (film), Father Hood, Tall Tale (film), Three Wishes (film), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, Letters from a Killer, Black Dog (film), Donnie Darko, Green Dragon (film), Waking Up in Reno, One Last Dance (2003 film), 11:14, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, George and the Dragon (film), King Solomon's Mines (2004 film), Keeping Mum, Icon (film), The Fox and the Hound 2, Jump! (film), Christmas in Wonderland, Powder Blue (film), The Beast (2009 TV series).

One for the Road

Author : Barron H. Lerner
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421403498
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book One for the Road written by Barron H. Lerner and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t drink and drive. It's a deceptively simple rule, but one that is all too often ignored. And while efforts to eliminate drunk driving have been around as long as automobiles, every movement to keep drunks from driving has hit some alarming bumps in the road. Barron H. Lerner narrates the two strong—and vocal—sides to this debate in the United States: those who argue vehemently against drunk driving, and those who believe the problem is exaggerated and overregulated. A public health professor and historian of medicine, Lerner asks why these opposing views exist, examining drunk driving in the context of American beliefs about alcoholism, driving, individualism, and civil liberties. Angry and bereaved activist leaders and advocacy groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving campaign passionately for education and legislation, but even as people continue to be killed, many Americans remain unwilling to take stronger steps to address the problem. Lerner attributes this attitude to Americans’ love of drinking and love of driving, an inadequate public transportation system, the strength of the alcohol lobby, and the enduring backlash against Prohibition. The stories of people killed and maimed by drunk drivers are heartrending, and the country’s routine rejection of reasonable strategies for ending drunk driving is frustratingly inexplicable. This book is a fascinating study of the culture of drunk driving, grassroots and professional efforts to stop it, and a public that has consistently challenged and tested the limits of individual freedom. Why, despite decades and decades of warnings, do people still choose to drive while intoxicated? One for the Road provides crucial historical lessons for understanding the old epidemic of drunk driving and the new epidemic of distracted driving.

Metal Cowboy

Author : Joe Kurmaskie
Publisher : Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN 13 : 0609809113
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Metal Cowboy written by Joe Kurmaskie and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 2002 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartwarming collection of true stories reveals the thrill and the freedom of traveling America's back roads on a bicycle, and the joy of discovering unforgettable characters along the way.From the moment he borrowed his big sister's banana-seat bike and careened down the neighborhood hill at the age of five, Joe Kurmaskie has known the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle. In this big-hearted collection of stories, Joe -- dubbed the Metal Cowboy by a blind rancher he encountered one icy morning in Idaho -- tells of his whimsical, wild adventures through the American landscape.

Dream New Dreams

Author : Jai Pausch
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1444728121
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (447 download)

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Download or read book Dream New Dreams written by Jai Pausch and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I asked Jai what she has learned since my diagnosis,' Randy Pausch wrote about his wife in THE LAST LECTURE. 'Turns out, she could write a book titled Forget the Last Lecture; Here's the Real Story.' DREAM ON traces Jai's experiences since Randy's diagnosis, from the constant struggle she faced as a mother of three small children, to the burdens and dilemmas that accompany the role of caregiver: navigating the steep medical learning curve; managing finances; often neglecting one's one's needs; making gut-wrenching decisions; and dealing with emotions ranging from guilt and resentment, to our greatest human qualities of compassion and love. With concrete advice woven artfully into a personal narrative, DREAM ON will resonate and appeal not only to the legions of readers who made THE LAST LECTURE a phenomenal bestseller, but also to all those who have lost -- or are in the process of losing -- a loved one.