Did you know that Patrick Swayze was 35 when he got his big break in
Dirty Dancing
?
The Swayze Year
is an entertaining and inspiring humor book that proves you’re never too old to reach your potential.
celebrates later-in-life wins with short profiles of one person for every year from age 35 to age 100 who climbed mountains—metaphorical and literal—wrote their own storylines, and found their happy little trees at a more mature age. With wit, humor, and warmth,
proves that no matter how old you are, you’re not done yet. Featured profiles include:
Toni Morrison published her debut novel,
The Bluest Eye
, at age 39
At 41, Bob Ross became the beloved host of
The Joy of Painting
Judi Dench first achieved international fame for her role in
Goldeneye
at age 61
At 84, Iris Apfel and her unique style were showcased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pinetop Perkins became the oldest person to win a Grammy at age 97