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Summary: Much More Than a Sports Biography
Review: This book is fascinating on several levels: First, it's a very frank analysis of Lance Armstrong and his rise from a less than ideal family situation to his perch atop the cycling world. Second, it's an amazing account of his mother's strength and devotion in raising a son, often as a single parent. Third, it's a troubling account of the overwhelming difficulties facing cancer patients -- from insurance runarounds to loss of jobs to contradictory assessment and treatment recommendations from the doctors entrusted with their care. This is truly an incredible story. Four years ago Armstrong dropped out of the Tour de France and bombed out at the Atlanta Olympics. Over the next year he discovered he had a very advanced form of testicular cancer,tumors in his lungs and two in his brain, underwent brain surgery and four rounds of chemotherapy. Not long after, he was competing in Europe again. The rest is well-known: Tour victories in '99 and 2000 and a real hope for Olympic gold this time around. This is a frank, well-written account of Armstrong's incredible journey. I think it may be especially well-received by those undergoing cancer treatment or their families. The story goes far beyond an account of two-wheeling through the Alps.
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Summary: A book about living...
Review: Like Lance, I too am a cyclist, but this book is not about cyling. This book is about taking each day by throat and living. It's about not ever giving up, regardless of the odds. It's about reveling in your family, friends, and loved ones. It's about living your life on your terms and only having to answer to yourself. It's about not stressing over the little things that no one will remember ten years from now. Every human being whether they're an athlete or not, a cancer survivor or not, should read this book.
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Summary: A life cycle.
Review: Lance Armstrong's "It's Not About the Bike" resonates with the boundless, Tour de France-winning energy of its author. Armstrong tells his story with honesty and simplicity in a way that made me want to hear and know more, and not shrink back from the details of what it's like to have testicular cancer. As he talked about the person he was before and after fighting cancer, I could feel the post-cancer Lance emerge in the book - a person who woke up to what a difference people make in our lives, and what a difference we make to other people and to ourselves. I really like the following quote from the book: "The one thing the illness has convinced me of beyond all doubt --more than any experience I've had as an athlete--is that we are much better than we know." I owe a great thanks to a reviewer of this book from Jersey City. The review spurred me on to read this book as well as another book she recommended "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work" by Ariel and Shya Kane. I've read many books that have pointed the way to a great life, but this one went right tothe heart of the matter - that trying to fix yourself keeps you stuck in the places you'd like get out of, but getting into the moment will set you free. Don't miss either of these books.
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Summary: Finished in three days
Review: Did you ever stay up late at night - just to finish a great book. ? Well ; that is what I did with Lance Armstrongs book. Truly a good book - well written and inspiring. Some biographies are not that great, as they describe people just leading their "famous" life, or just "doing their job". But this book is different ; it is the hardship, real life experience,and the extra efforts by Lance that make his book special. You can relate to this guy and his experiences. When I was reading this book, the local Texas paper announced that the little girl (cancer patient and Lance friend) mentioned in the book had lost the battle with cancer. I did put the news article inside the book, to remind myself what really matters in life. Since the book was written Lance also won the 2000 Tour de France - so Lance we need an another book !!
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Summary: LAUGHS AND TEARS JUXTAPOSED
Review: This is one of the most talked about books on the scene today and for good reason. You learn a lot about bicycle racing which subject I was most ignorant and...it is interesting. You learn a lot about intestinal fortitude, focusing, planning and goal setting; and you learn about facing and beating a killer like cancer and what you have to go through to beat it. A number of times throughout the book tears dripped down my face sometimes in sadness and sometimes in joy. A book to treasure and help one appreciate their fellow human beings.
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Summary: A Real Survivor
Review: What an inspirational book! It proves that your life isn't that bad after all and that you can overcome some of the biggest hurdles of a lifetime. Well written and even with pictures for a personal touch, I admit I shedded a tear or two. Everyone should read this book.
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Summary: Lance Armstrong a true hero!
Review: A very good book if you can get by the profanity. It never ceases to amaze me how a perfectly good book can be degraded by a limited vocabulary. I would have rated this book a 5 star if it were not for the language used. Overall an excellent book. Easy to read and very inspirational story of a true hero who beat the odds.
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Summary: It IS about the bike - AND A LOT MORE!!!
Review: Great title! It's about the bike. It's about cancer. Recovery. Desire. Determination. It's about pain and suffering. Lance went through a hell of a lot and came out of it a champion. It's a book that must be read. To see a young man, an arrogant young man learn that he isn't indestructible is a learning experience not only for Lance but for the reader, because there are a lot of people out there who think that they are going to live forever. This book allows the reader to reflect on his/her life. It shows the importance of relationships. The importance of being a good (make that excellent)single parent as Lance's mother was in bringing him up. I cannot say enough about it. Read it! I just finished it and plan to read it again now!
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Summary: Tour de Lance
Review: I think this is one of the most amazing book about one og cycling's living legends. Definitely a must read for all cycling fanatics. Two Thumbs UP
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Summary: A Hard Book to Put Down!
Review: I finished this book easily in two days. It's very easy to ready, and flows very well. The only thing I didn't like about the book is that Lance sometimes uses phrases that make him seem like a teen-ager.
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