Sue Tabashnik

Sue Tabashnik published her newest book Patsy Swayze: Every Day, A Chance to Dance in July 2022. This book celebrates the life of Patsy Swayze, mother and mentor of megastar Patrick Swayze. Many exclusive stories and photos of Patsy and Patrick.

PATRICK SWAYZE The Dreamer was released in September 2017. This book presents how Swayze’s 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. Her earlier two unique Dirty Dancing tribute books were The Fans’ Love Story: How the Movie DIRTY DANCING Captured the Hearts of Millions! (July 2010) and The Fans’ Love Story ENCORE: How the Movie DIRTY DANCING Captured the Hearts of Millions! (December 2013). Sue was the special guest speaker at the annual Dirty Dancing Festival in N. Carolina in 2018.

She became a fan of Patrick Swayze in 1988. She was an active member of the Official Patrick Swayze International Fan Club from 2000−2010, which included writing numerous articles for the club magazine. She had the good fortune to meet Patrick Swayze several times at movie screenings and benefit events from 2002−2004, which led her to become an even bigger fan. She also had the pleasure of meeting Patsy Swayze at a film event in 2003.

Sue has worked as a master’s level social worker since 1977. Sue has lived most of her life in the Detroit area.
Author website: https://www.likedirtydancing.com