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Summary: Allez Lance!
Review: As a cyclist (aggressive tourist) I follow the cycling culture. Of course, a book by/about Lance Armstrong would be on my list. While watching the 2000 TdF I finished reading about the 1999 TdF. Lance had a hard but interesting youth. His bouth with cancer was a life changing experience. There is enough detail about the chemo and what happened to make anyone realized how unusual his recovery and subsequent victory in the TdF are. Pain, trial and tribulation can either destroy or make an individual. Lance was made through this trial by chemo. There are lessons there for all of us. Note: Sally Jenkins does and excellent job of telling Lance's story in a creditable manner that pulls no punches and can lead you to tears.
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Summary: A Man to Look Up To
Review: My husband read this book out loud to me in a day and a half. Once he started, I wouldn't let him stop reading. I cannot think of a better book to encourage teenagers to read. There is a true American Hero alive and well today - his name is Lance Armstrong. He embodies everything good about the human spirit, and he wrote a great book, too!
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Summary: An Apology for Lance
Review: After Lance's recovery and courageous return to cycling, I found myself swept away with the crowd. "Yea Lance!" "Tour de Lance!" In the euphoria, I even presumed to identify myself with Lance as a bike rider. This book, well written, openly descriptive and painfully private, served as an eye opener for those of us in Austin donned in yellow t-shirts and jumping around like school children. I would have been just as proud, but much more reverent, had I known at the time the history revealed in this book. Sorry Lance, I had no idea... I recommend this book without reservation. It's a quick read, yet contains the lessons learned by a man on the way to true greatness; and no, I'm not talking about the bike.
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Summary: Read this book
Review: Lance Armstrong's story is one of true inspiration and is a must read for everyone. This book is not just for athletes or sports buffs; Lance discusses his childhood, his career, his fight against cancer and his quest to have a family. He tells his story honestly and openly. You feel his struggles and his triumphs. His explaination of medical and cycling jargon not only makes the book understandable but is educational. This story was so well told that I couldn't put it down. A tremendous, memorable story.
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Summary: Triumph on and off the bike
Review: I love a good inspirational story, and this is among the best. It takes a while to build sympathy for Armstrong, however, as he comes across with a brash, in-your-face storytelling style at first; it took me a while to warm to it. His account of learning he has cancer and the brutal treatment is dramatic and sobering, and you share in his pain. More importantly, you share in his strength and you are convinced he would return to cycling despite his protestations. Like Greg LeMond, who survived a hunting accident and went on to win the Tour de France, Armstrong's story is moving and the satisfaction is ultimate when he takes the "maillot jaune" (the leader's jersey in the Tour) for good. Probably the best athlete autobiography I've ever read.
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Summary: The title says it all!
Review: A well written,inspiring story of an exceptional athlete, son, husband and now father!
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Summary: Sheer determination
Review: I wish more people had the will and determination to accomplish what Lance does after he is diagnosed with cancer. He was an good cyclist before he had cancer, but after he was done with the chemo treatments he became an EXCELLENT cyclist and an individual. Best of luck Lance!
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Summary: Inspiring
Review: I don't read many books, but this one was well worth it. First, I admire Lance Armstrong's determination. This book does a great job of detailing his path from his pre-cancer life to post. Easy, fast read, but get out the Kleenex.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: This book was inspiring and open my eyes
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Summary: LANCE SURVIVED AND CONQUERED AGAINST GREAT ODDS. EXCELLANT!
Review: Before reading this book I didn't know who Lance Armstrong was, except by name. Lance very candidly tells the story of his struggles with testicular and brain cancer. He is a man of true respect and honor. His writing is simple, compelling, and motivating. By one Doctor's estimate, Lance had less than a 3% chance in surving cancer, yet he did just that. His personal battles and in depth writing about his testicular cancer is informative and much needed. Lance is a true champion. It is apparent more through the words he speaks/writes, than the races he has won. I would recommend this to anyone and I feel very fortunate to have greater insight into truly a remarkable man and American. The challenge now to me, and the other readers, is to live our lives with as much passion as Lance Armstrong. Read this book! God Bless him and his family. It would be an honor to count someone such as he, a friend. RK Powers
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