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Summary: Good quick easy read
Review: Essentially two books in one. One is about Lance's cancer, and the surgeries and treatment of that cancer -- especially concerning chemo. If you don't know what chemo treatments and the suffering associated with this procedure is...then this part of the book will certainly open your eyes. Very informative, and readable. The other part of the book is about professional bicycling and more specifically -- The Tour de France, and Lance's wins of that tour. And though he could have detailed professional cycling more so for the reader; he does give enough overview of team racing and of the Tour, and the techniques utilized to race it -- certainly enough to whet anyone's interest to learn more. You don't have to be into bike racing to enjoy this book. Just the information concerning cancer is enough to make this a valuable read.
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Summary: Cancer Survivor- Worlds Greatest Athlete
Review: Lance Armstrong's autobiography "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life," is a great book for anyone out there. It appeals to anyone who likes to read because it has many different stories. Lance tells stories about his childhood and growing up with his mother when he first started to bike. He then writes about his life after his childhood leading up to when he finds out that he has cancer and his life during his cancer and chemotherapy treatments. After all of this, he then goes on to tell stories about post-cancer life, and how he has become the worlds most dominant cyclist, the worlds best athlete, and how he has inspired many young kids to always try as hard as they can and never let life's obstacles stop them from getting to their dream.
This is probably the best book I have ever read because it had all of the elements that a book needs. I do enjoy cycling and mountain biking, so I can make that connection to myself. But the rest of this book and Lance Armstrong's life has a completely different background than mine. I have never had cancer, I live with both of my parents, I go to a good school with many teachers that care about me and what I do in the future. Lance Armstrong had cancer, he lived with his mom and her husbands that she would marry then divorce a few years later until he was about 18 or 19, and he had teachers who didn't think he was headed in the right direction in life because all he would do was go to triathlons and cycling events.
For Lance Armstrong to accomplish as much as he did in life is still amazing in my mind. I don't know anyone that could amount to anything like that when they have all those things happen in their life and survive cancer when given less than a 10% chance to live. This book is very inspirational and anyone who reads it will automatically become one of Lance Armstrong's many fans, even if you have never touched a bike in your life.
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Summary: Awsome
Review: The book wasincredibly detailed, and it awesomely displayed his life beyond the bike.
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Summary: Fighting Cancer and Mountains
Review: As a Dutchman I am almost naturally interested in cycling. When Armstrong first started riding his style was attacking and funny, though not always very smart. He got better at tactics and started to race better. Then all of a sudden he was gone from the newspapers, having been diagnozed with cancer. This book is a fascinating account about how his career evolved, became pro and was diagnozed. And of course how he got back and won the Tour de France, the sports hardest race. His fight against cancer is something which is a big and important part of this book. People who have never been around cancer patients and never read about but like cycling or sports will have a chace to read about what it is like, it opened my eyes. it may also give people who don't know a lot about the sport a good insight in how it really works. Cycling is a teamsport with its own unwritten rules and Armstrong talks about this a lot. It's a good story about an American in a European sport (think a Frenchman pitching for the Yankees) and how he managed to survive,
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Summary: A definate, inspiring story...with a life lesson
Review: It's Not About the Bike; My Journey Back To Life, written by Lance Armstrong himself, was an incredible book. Lance Armstrong had to overcome many hardships in his life. Cancer being the key element. I could not imagine living life through all the bicycle pain, then, on top of that, having cancer. I don't think I could endure the bicycle pain, alone. He had to deal with a lot of it during his races. He had to live through so much pain before he got cancer. It is amazing how he battled through it. He said that cancer has changed his life, and I agree. He said it was the best thing that had ever happened to him. I was confused. How could cancer make you happy? BUt I realized soon what he was talking about. His attitude changed dramatically after he had cancer. He found joy and triumph that he couldn't find in any bicycle race. He knows he was lucky to have survived cancer, because most people don't. I think that from this book anyone can realize that you should take life for granted and appreciate all the things you have. It was not only a great book, but a great story.
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Summary: This Book Keeps on Riding, Straight Into your Heart.
Review: This was by far one of the best books I've ever read. It is very inspirational, and proves the fact that absolutely no one is invincible. It moves very quickly for a biography, and it allows you to relate to the author and his problems. Pick this one up if you can.
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Summary: Awe inspiring!
Review: This book is highly recommended! An easy read - but the material will inspire you - no doubt! Lance is, and will always be a hero of mine - motivating!!!!!!! Go Lance!
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Summary: A lot more than the bike...
Review: In a style that almost demands that you read it, Lance Armstrong engages the athletic and humanistic side in all of us with his inspiring and, at times, unbelievable story of cancer recovery. Diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, Armstrong shows a strength of character only seen previously on his bike and describes in somewhat graphic detail his ordeal that encompassed an agressive chemotherapy treatment followed by an un-nerving recovery to become Tour De France Champion 3 years later. As a newly minted cyclist, I purchased this work with the idea of improving my performance with some expert tips from the World Champ...I was soon completely overwhelmed with the force of Armstrong's character and his equally intense story. Having only a vague knowledge of his recent cancer diagnosis, I had no idea how sick he really was and how close to terminal he became...and from this, he goes on to win the Tour! Armstrong describes this period with a compelling honesty that has the reader rapidly turning the pages to see what's next...even though one already knows the ending. I got my desired biking details as he descirbed the training regime that was needed to propel him back to a "Tour" class rider, and also got a surprisingly focused narrative that gives hope and inspiration...in some cases in overwhelming volume. Armstrong does things in a big way and whether it's climbing the Pyrennes or living through chemo or convincing his wife to marry him, he projects a force in his character that's very engaging and one that I'm sure that the prospective reader will be equally attentive to. Whether looking for performance improvements, spiritual inspiration or just a darned good read, you'd do well to pick up "It's Not About the Bike". A work that reads quickly and enjoyably, this is a small price to pay for this level of literary enjoyment and I look very much forward to reading his second installment "Every Second Counts". Highly recommended!
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Summary: It's Not About the Bike
Review: This book is about a man who has many hardships in life but perservers and in the end becomes one the greatest cyclists ever. You'll learn about the horrors of cancer and the intricies of cycling. When I was reading the book I couldn't believe how horrible the cancer was and what that and the chemo did to his body. You'll also learn that cycling is much more than riding a bike and what really goes on in the races. I think anyone who reads this book will really enjoy it.
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Summary: About the man
Review: Sure, Armstrong is a walking (riding) miracle, and his book is an interesting story. However, I certainly didn't like the Lance Armstrong that was described in the book. This man is totally egocentric, self absorbed and lacking in appreciation for what he has and for those around him. He has three great achievements: beating cancer, staging a great comeback, and becoming one of the best bike racers in history. I give him credit for the last one. As for beating cancer, his doctors did that. His wealth and celebrity status got him those, along with financial help from sponsors he later trashes. As for his comeback, he quit in the middle of it. His business manager, his wife and some friends gave him the will to persevere. It wasn't him. He loses his temper at innocent people, makes unreasonable demands of his wife, friends and sponsors, and shows no remorse whatsoever. It's a shame that so few people can maintain humility and a perspective when they become celebrities.
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