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Summary: IT'S ALL ABOUT OVERCOMING LIFE'S OBSTACLES
Review: Lance Armstrong's book truly isn't about the bike, it is about life, family, cancer, courage, compassion, fear, commitment, and a host of trials, tribulations and successes. It is an inside look at the man who won the Tour de France and the challenges and obstacles that he had to overcome. The book is well worth reading, even if some of Armstrong's comments do appear to be somewhat on the macho side. From his youth to his recovery from testicular cancer, this is the story of a man whose greatest victory was not in a bicycle race but in the battle for his life. The majority of the book deals with his fight against cancer, and throughout the book, the reader will marvel at his courage, emotional strength and unwavering family support. For anyone who has cancer, this book will, no doubt, be inspiring; however, those who have escaped this horrific disease will benefit from the lessons learned. They will realize that life takes on a new meaning. One has a deeper understanding of how important it is to live each and every day to the fullest, to appreciate the simple things in life - a beautiful sunset, the smile of a child, the touch of a gentle hand, and the importance of living for today and doing whatever good one can possibly do, for tomorrow belongs to no one.
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Summary: A hero for our times
Review: This was an amazingly well written/well edited book by an athlete who manages to inspire us while staying a regular guy. I was really pleased to see how readable the book was, and even more pleased to read about the ethics of a man who has overcome great obstacles while keeping focused on a very difficult goal. We don't have many athletes to point to when trying to show our children a well-balanced, high-achieving adult. Lance Armstrong fits the bill. I would recommend this book to cancer patients and survivors, to those interested in bicycle racing, to kids needing a book to use for a report on heroes, to single parents needing encouragement (Armstrong's mother was a single parent), and to readers in general who need an inspirational story to read.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: What can you say? Dead man walking. To have survived advanced stage testicular cancer that had spread to his brain was a story of pain and suffering and self doubt that no one wants to endure in their lifetime. The writing style was pretty choppy, which made it sound like a jock wrote it, and I enjoyed it all the more. It was like Lance was talking to "you" and not some writer telling the tale third hand.
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Summary: A Real Page Turner
Review: Lance tells us he loves speed, and the story he has to tell (and what a story it is!) moves along fast, like Lance on a bike! Every cancer survivor has a story and his is particularly harrowing, but his telling of it it makes irresistible reading because of his personal insight and total absence of self pity. Cycling fans will levitate during his chapter on the Tour.
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Summary: Hy hero
Review: I'm a 14 year old, and Lance Armsrong is my hero. This book is about Lance's life, his fight against cancer, riding and being a good father. Anyone who loves bicycling as much as I do should love this book. It's amazing how much Lance whent though to get this far. This book covers from birth,school,and racing. Up to his win in the Tour!I don't want to give it a way all I have to say is, Way to go Lance!
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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: I started reading this book for an english project... but I loved the book. It was inspirational, and illustrated that anything is possible. He is an excellent writer, and because of the detailed descriptions given for all of the influencial people in his life I feel like I knew them myself. I highly recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: Read it in two sittings
Review: Lance Armstrong comes across as a very honest and strong person. I'd be honored to meet him. The book has a great balance between the tale of his cancer, his athletic achievements, and his family. I wonder what Armstrong will do with his life next; one can't see him resting after his cycling career.
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Summary: Superior biographacal elements.
Review: Great book. Of course, I am a huge fan of Bicycle Road Racing, and Lance in general, so I am hugely biased. It is an excellent book, and well written. Even the non-cyclist can appreciate the story. It is tremendously uplifting and positive.
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Summary: Book Review for It's Not About the Bike
Review: This book is a very detailed novel of Lance Armstrongs childhood, cancer survivorship and his life after cancer. I thought this book was excellent and it gives a new perspective on life. The way this book was written, it made me feel like I was really close to Lance Armstrong and I could almost relate to his feelings and emotions through the whole story, even though I have never had cancer. After I had read the book, I felt like I wanted to read more about Lances life. I would recomend this book for someone that likes true stories, or someone who would like a new perspective on life.
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Summary: Courage, Willpower, Determination
Review: I couldn't put this book down after I started reading it. I applaud Lance's mother for the courage she displayed from the beginning. I can see why Lance had the ability to overcome the cancer, because his mother raised him to be a winner. For a 17 year old girl to become the mom to a champion doesn't just happen! Mom's a stud! I highly recommend this book to anybody who wants to believe in miracles!
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