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Summary: There aren't words to describe it.
Review: I found the book after checking the recent Tour standings and seeing that Lance was in first place. My husband and I emailed Lance when he was first sick and have followed his career with great pride. I bought the book as a surprise for my husband, who is not an avid reader. Since we received the book, he has been unable to put it down. I walked into the bedroom last night and he was crying. He was crying over the hardship and the determination and the honor that Lance demonstrates through a very tough battle. Kudos Lance! We will continue to watch and are with you in our hearts.
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Summary: A nice evenings read
Review: I'm a physician and a bicycle racer and when I heard that LanceArmstrong had metastatic testicular cancer, my first thought, likemany in my field, was "He's dead." But Lance Armstrong's story has the happy Hollywood ending nobody expected four years ago. This isn't Shakespeare, but I found it to be compelling reading (a stay up til you finish it kind of read). I am especially appreciative of the insight into the human condition, how one responds to adversity by either giving up or fighting back. Many of his homilies such as "turning negatives into positives" struck a nerve with me, as I've come to expect setbacks to be followed by unexpected success because it's happened to me so many times. I'm pleased that the book is so popular, because maybe the rest of the world will stop thinking people like me aren't such freaks riding our bikes 50 miles in January. It offers a glimpse into our sport that most people don't get to see. But I mostly hope others find the human message of hope as inspirational as I did.
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Summary: A very inspirational book.
Review: I am not a bike rider, but I am a cancer survivor. I really liked the positive message from this book; having cancer does change your life, and it can change it for the better. I have given this book as a gift to several friends undergoing cancer treatment as well as their family members in the hope that they will benefit from that positive message.
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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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