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Summary: Inspiration to all.....
Review: My wife and children bought me this book for Fathersday and I finished the book last night. It was one of the few books I have encountered in a great while that grabbed me in such a way that I literally could not put it down.The book is written so that anyone can relate and understand what makes such an incredible man tick. Adversity combined with the will and desire to succeed and never quit, regardless of the situation is a lesson often lost in today's society. Lance gives a brutally honest account of his life and conveyed it in a way that I found to be inspiring. Every time I think I personally have it bad or am being challenged in a way that I can't handle, I will remember this book and what it teaches us about life and the true meaning of sacrifice. This book should be required reading among our youth. Lance Armstrong is a true hero and someone to be looked up to and learned from.
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Summary: More than Cancer and cycling
Review: No matter what you struggle with in your life, Lance Armstrong's story will inspire you to persevere. As an amateur cyclist in Dallas, and someone who made it big at an early age in a business endeavor, I can certainly relate to his early life. But what strikes me as most incredible is his determination (with the help and motivation from friends and family) to get back on the bike and "move", as he puts it - continue on, and win the Tour, in the face of innumerable odds, after beating Cancer. Whether he wants to be or not, Lance Armstrong is a true American hero. Thanks for the story and powerful inspiration, Lance. Thanks to your words, I'm cycling again daily and will race again soon. Your life will inspire others in unimaginable ways.
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Summary: The real spin on what life is really about.
Review: Lance Amrmstrong and Sally Jenkins did a wonderful job sharing the pain of such a terrible disease, the truth behind what really happens, and how this disease can actually change you for the better! I bought this book because I work in the dot.com world and needed to "get down to earth." Even though I used to cycle, my hope was to find a book that could help me create some balance in my life and provide some direction. That it did. What I did not expect, was to be so moved about this incredible relationship Lance had with his mother, coupled with the unbelieveable obstacles (even if you are a cycling fan, you will still be surpprised) he had to overcome not just to survive, but to be able to get back to a professional level of cycling. I've always respected Lance as a cyclist. But learning more about him as a son, a father, a cancer survivor, a husband, and a human being has created a hole heck of a lot more respect (even bigger than Texas!)for the kind of man that he is. You will never forget this book.
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Summary: Read this book!
Review: There are several stories in this book. Lance's battle with cancer is the most familiar. There is also a story of a suburban punk, the story of professional cycling (I didn't know this was a team sport), a story about personal growth, and more. I couldn't put this book down once I started it, then it was passed quickly through my family. Both men and women liked it equally and enthusiastically.
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Summary: Simply Amazing!
Review: I bought the book before reading a review and decided to stop by and check out what people were saying after I read it. I LOVED the book! I've always known who Lance was, but I was interested to read his story, mostly for the story of his move into fatherhood. Well, I became engrossed in every word even though I've never been a cycling fan. I had tears in my eyes several times while reading about the Tour de France. I couldn't put it down, and recommend it for everyone! This is a book about an extraordinary human being, who beat the odds, and came out fighting! You don't even have to like cycling to be able to feel the emotions shared in this book, and if you're like me, you'll form a new view of bike racing and become a fan! I look forward to his future races and can honestly say I'll always be a fan of Lance Armstrong!
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Summary: An interesting psychological journey
Review: Lance Armstrong's attempt to share his psychological and physical battles with professional cycling and cancer is very interesting and emotional. I found him to be honest and insightful. He allows you to see his many sides: brash, bold, cocky, vulnerable, sensitive, frightened, invincible. I think that this book is quite valuable because Mr. Armstong emphasizes the hardest part of his battle with cancer: being a survivor. I would recommend this book to anyone who hopes to better understand the emotions associated with having cancer or anyone who simply wants to know how Lance Armstrong achieved his impossible accomplishments.
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Summary: Remember your Mom!
Review: Great book, but he also really pays tribute to how importantit is to have a special mom to stand behind you and fight for you, Especially when your too tired or ill to do things your self--good job Lance's mom (also a hero!).Lots of all around inspiration!
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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: As an avid fan of bike racing, I thought I knew Lance's story pretty well. Turns out that what I didn't know is far more interesting than what I did know. I read the book in two sittings. I just couldn't put it down.
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Summary: Essential Reading for Cancer Patients as Well as Athletes
Review: This is one of the most inspirational biographies I have ever read, and comes from the truly remarkable life experiences of a determined young man. I loved every word! Early in the book, Lance Armstrong says ". . . that cancer was the best thing that happened to me." He goes on to say, "When I was sick I saw more beauty and triumph and truth in a single day than I ever saw in a bike race." Overcoming cancer and becoming an athletic champion in the grueling sport of bicycle racing require a toughness of spirit, mind, and body that is hard for most of us to imagine. This inspirational book portrays beautifully how one can start with the right spirit and overcome enormous obstacles. Although his doctors told him he had a 40 percent chance of surviving stage three testical cancer, this was mostly to keep his morale up. After he had recovered, his doctor admitted that is chances were around 3 percent, instead. While he was being treated for the cancer, no one thought that he might ever race again. He did decide to go through treatments that would leave open the possibility that his lungs (affected by the cancer) would still be functional and his coordination (through delicate brain surgery) would be unaffected. Within two years, he had won the Tour de France, a grueling race he had never done well in before he had cancer. Growing up, Lance Armstrong had little reason to suspect that he would become one of the world's greatest athletes. He was well into high school, still trying pretty unsuccessfully to make the football and swimming teams, before it became clear that he could become a significant cyclist. Pleased with the money that success brought, he had a tough time building the attitude of a champion to go with his remarkable endurance skills. Overcoming cancer helped him with that, as well as seeing the beauty around him. He met his wife at the press conference to announce the beginning of his foundation to fight cancer. They were married during his recovery, and recently became parents through the miracles of modern medicine. Of such wonderful stuff are role models made, something we have too few of these days. The story is told in a very open and matter-of-fact way. He is not trying to make himself into something that he isn't. Clearly, his purpose in writing this book is to help all of us fulfill our potential rather than to glorify himself. Please share this book with people who need this inspiration.
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Summary: Inspirational Book
Review: Lance Armstrong is sure to inspire anyone who reads this book. He beat the odds, not only to survive, but to win the Tour De France. This tells of his hardships and ultimate triumph. Being struck with cancer, he wasn't expected to live, but pure dedication and the love and support of his family and friends got him through it. This story is one that should not be missed.
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