None of the Answers
Racing Through Life in Reverse
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Post Hill Press
Published:10th Apr '25
Should be back in stock very soon

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:
- A true rags-to-riches story, from Detroit poverty to Dallas business leadership.
- Unfiltered Gonzo-style storytelling filled with humor, vulnerability, and reckless honesty.
- Adventure-driven chapters featuring wild travel, near disasters, and unforgettable characters.
- Lessons in resilience, grit, and reinvention from real-life chaos.
- A rare look at fatherhood at sixty and the transformative power of starting over.
- Dark humor and self-deprecation that make even the hardest moments unexpectedly hilarious.
More than a personal adventure story, more than a business memoir, this is a life lived full-throttle, stripped of pretense, and told with the fearless voice of someone who refuses to pretend he has all the answers.
If you love Gonzo memoirs, entrepreneur life stories, rags-to-riches journeys, or unfiltered reflections on purpose and identity, this book will stay with you long after the final chapter.
A memoir for anyone who has ever crashed, rebuilt, and kept moving, no matter how chaotic the road looked in reverse.
“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.” -- Mark Cuban, Businessman, owner of NBA Dallas Mavericks, and star of ABC’s Shark Tank
“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.” -- Vince Poscente, New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Speed and The Earthquake
“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.” -- Linden Gross, Two-time national bestselling ghostwriter and writing coach
“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.” -- Kent Billingsley, International speaker and published author of Entrepreneur To Millionaire: How to Build A Highly Profitable Fast Growth Company and Become Embarrassingly Rich Doing It
“Anthony Bourdain meets the Dalai Lama. Jeff Swaney’s chronicles take you on captivating escapades while sharing wisdom that can guide you to explore your future pursuits and live the life you have always imagined. By the time you finish this gripping book you will realize Swaney has a lot of the answers!” -- David Rosell, Wealth manager, speaker, author of Failure is Not an Option, Keep Climbing and In The Know
“Mr. Swaney has written a masterclass on entrepreneurism for those about to rock. It may read like a memoir, but that is because his life’s book reads as one exciting challenge after another.” -- Robert Workman, Bestselling author of Selling - The Most Dangerous Game: How To Be The #1 Sales Rep And Not Get Fired
“Masterful storytelling that has you laughing, crying, and rethinking life’s priorities. Jeff puts himself on full display in a no holds barred expose that inadvertently challenges the reader to get out of the stands, onto the field, and take the ball. It is not often that you are entertained into becoming more. Life in Reverse could be the ride of your life—don’t miss it!” -- Ed McLaughlin, CEO, Blue Sunsets LLC and author of The Purpose is Profit
“A blend of entertaining stories, reflections, and a powerful reminder that positivity and belief in visions and teams can take you far, through the expected and unexpected…. Jeff’s book reminds us, life just isn’t a simple straight line! Hang on for a fun ride.” -- Sally Russell, First woman elected as Mayor of Bend, Oregon 2018
“To say Jeff Swaney’s been there and done that would be akin to saying PT Barnum ran a puppet show for toddlers. Fluidity in thought, fearlessness in action, and universal warmth in care, are but shallow attempts to describe the DNA makeup of Jeff. Wisdom and experiences flow from Jeff in such a rapid and profound rate, most mere mortals would need a Neuralink brain chip just to store and process the stream of consciousness in real-time. Thank goodness he’s finally put all this into a book so everyone can easily access his life’s work and play. None of the Answers: Racing through Life in Reverse is THE textbook on learning from the hard knocks of life. Read and live it.” -- Victor Wong, Inventor, Futurist, and Entrepreneur
“If you want to experience a roller-coaster ride through the varied, event-filled life of a fear less, full-on, risk-embracing force-of-nature, read this book.” -- Lord John Birt, Former Director General BBC
ISBN: 9798888457351
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
Weight: 431g
352 pages