What if the only way to understand your life… was to live it in reverse?
In this wild, unfiltered, and darkly hilarious memoir, Jeff Swaney tears through his past, revealing the chaos, grit, and accidental wisdom that shaped him.
Told in the immersive, raw style of Gonzo journalism, None of the Answers: Racing Through Life in Reverse takes readers on a journey through a life defined by risk, reinvention, and adventure.
Born dirt-poor in Detroit, Swaney navigates a childhood of adversity before launching into decades of outrageous experiences: death-defying outdoor stunts, chaotic college detours, broke-and-reckless global travel, underground nightclubs, business triumphs, financial collapse, and a surprising rebirth as a single father at sixty.
Through every reversal, he proves that a meaningful life isn’t built from perfect choices, but from surviving the messy ones.
Inside This Memoir, You Will Discover:
“If you know Dallas, you know Deep Ellum. But what you don’t know are the stories of how it became a Dallas destination and how Jeff Swaney grew into the person who made it happen. This is a book full of stories that I watched and was part of. Read None of the Answers and enjoy.”
“Prepare to be captivated by Jeff Swaney's thought-provoking and offbeat tales in None of the Answers: Racing through Life in Reverse. An enthralling blend of philosophy, humor, and entrepreneurial wisdom, this book beckons you to join the journey of embracing change and finding purpose in every season of life.”
“None of the Answers is a rich, textured page-turner, full of humor, wisdom, challenges, and adventure. So much adventure, it is hard to believe that author Jeff Swaney survived all his exploits. This memoir has been one of the most exciting and rewarding projects I’ve been involved with during my twenty-five years in the writing coach business. If you’re up for a crazy armchair ride that will surprise you, anger you, make you laugh, and ultimately trigger questions and answers about your own life, I urge you to read it.”
“Are you ready for living life in reverse? It's been said that on a gravestone, the dash between the date being born and the year someone passes away is their life. In None of The Answers, Jeff Swaney stretches the dash of life and adds the flash, the brash, the cash, the bash, and even the crash—and then rinses and repeats. Tray tables up and seat belts on. Get ready for takeoff as this thrilling read will have you laughing, crying, and learning about life's answers on every page.”
