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Summary: Not a biking fan? read it amyways!
Review: Not what I expected at all! The book has a little bit of everything for everyone. Well written, funny!
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Summary: Remarkable story
Review: I don't read many sports books- -in fact, reading this book was a first for me. But my husband kept insisting, "You gotta read this book!" Finally, I picked it up and was hooked at once. Certainly, the story of cancer survivorship was very compelling, but I was surprised to find myself interested even in the sports aspects of the book. It was fascinating to read about an athlete's relationship with his body, or to learn that even super-star athletes sometimes look upon going to work as just another job that has to be done. This book is extremely well-written, and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: A satisfactory account of the famed's life
Review: The title offers a satisfactory narration on Lance Armstrong's life, both as a young adult and as a cycling professional. This is not particularly inspiring, but I do get something after hearing how he was dealing with his crisis.Oliver Wyman, the man who reads the book in the audio edition, has done an excellent job. His reading vividly illustrates the emotion Lance has had during different stages of life.
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Summary: Lance Rocks
Review: Excellent Book.
Lance is amazing.
Buy it, read it, you won't regret it.
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Summary: More than inspiring
Review: As a triathlete I've always been interested in Lance the cyclist (who used to be a triathlete) and never really cared for Lance the man. In fact, there are few professional athletes that I care to understanding outside of their sports realm as they are usually arrogant. Though it is their arrogance that makes them such great athletes. That was until a friend recommended I read his book. Wow! His story of survival is truly an inspiration to us all. Forget about the 3 tour victories. Here is a man who understands that we need to cherish every moment we have and take life full force. Be it good or bad, this is the only life we have so make the best of it.
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Summary: A Must
Review: Unbelievable story. I have so much respect for what he went through and has accomplished. I did not put this down. I don't follow the sport, and this book is so much more than your usual athlete autobiography.
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Summary: It Really Isn't About the Bike
Review: This is an incredible story about an incredible person and his fight to beat overwhelming obstacles. It's much, much more than a book about a bicyclist and Lance's story will inspire all who read it!
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Summary: Riding in the rain
Review: Most people know little about the world of competitive cycling. Few of us can say the same about cancer. In this book you can learn a little about both. While Charles Barkley thankfully tells us that he is not a role model, Lance Armstrong thankfully embraces the opportunity. This is not the book for you if you are looking for lots of details about cycling. It is the book for you if you want to read about the struggles and triumphs of an individual who happens to be the world's best cyclist. Something to think about while I ride in the rain.
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Summary: Don't Be A Quitter!
Review: If you think life is rough then read this book. This book will help you put life in an order of importance. Charish every person, every day, every moment. I came away with not a better knowledge of cycling but a strong focus on my life and what I want to accomplish. Remain focused and be strong. Dont be a quitter.
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Summary: Life - Cycle
Review: Lance Armstrong isn't a very interesting person. He's an athlete, who, before being struck by cancer, seemed to be exclusively immersed in his own sporting endeavours. There seemed to be nothing else in his life other than his very nice mum. Post-cancer add his wife, a son and a little more humility and wisdom. I've had the cancer brush with death in my 30s - my wife has recently undergone extensive chemo. I'm also a daily cyclist and Tour de France enthusiast. So I enjoyed the journey -envy for Armstrong's natural talent and his incredible resolve - engagement with his struggle against illness.
However I ended up thinking here was a pretty boring guy with little understanding of the world and with few interesting life experiences.
What prompted me to purchase the book was a fascination with how someone ravaged by chemotheraphy could less than two years later win probably the most gruelling sporting event in the world. There wasn't really much of an answer given - simply hard work and resolve. That's it. No magic potion, no special training techniques that we could all learn from.
So the conclusion is that Lance Armstrong is perhaps one of those rare athletes (in the pantheon inhabited by the likes of Tiger Woods, Ian Thorpe, Jesse Owen and Pele) who is so gifted and so focused that they end up making all their fellow competitors seem like minnows.
It's not a very dramatic story - but I guess the truth can be simple and basic. If Lance Armstrong was an interesting person he probably wouldn't have had the focus to be what he is - both as a cyclist and a survivor. He'd probably be dead.
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