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Summary: Great, quick read. Inspiring.
Review: Excellent book, Lance can really write. He gets his feelings across really well on paper. His thoughts on cancer, his cycling, and life in general are things that everyone should spend some time dwelling on. And no, you need not be an expert cyclist. Lance's dedication to the sport comes through even if you haven't ever ridden a bike in your life. I can't say anymore, you just have to get this book. It's not hokey-pokey, fairy-tale stuff. He is a realist, and always took everything full force.
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Summary: Wow, it left me speechless
Review: After reading this book, I have a larger respect for the Tour de France and the athelets who participate in it. This is the story of Lance Armstrong's journey back to his racing career, and more importantly, life, after his battle with cancer. My heartstrings were pulled as I read. As an athlete I can understand somewhat of what he goes through, with the training and all. I even used this book for some of my college essays! Go out and read it, it's an autobiography like none other!
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Summary: My vote for greatness
Review: I live in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. I do some Olympic-distance triathlons (in other words, small potatoes). The bike training I do would be considered a ride around the neighborhood by Lance Armstrong. I read this just before a hospital visit for surgery. I have a couple of friends who are cynical enough to announce that to be such a champion in the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong uses drugs stronger than aspirin. This is the same kind of thinking which inspired the idea that the 1969 moon landing was a hoax created for television. Doesn't anyone believe in greatness anymore? This book is enough to make you go back to church and renew your belief in a higher power. Lance tells it like it happened and he leaves little out. He talks about his upbringing, his initiation into the cycling world, his first races, his arrogance, his discovery that he had cancer, his experience with treatment and medical personnel, the reactions of the cycling world and of his sponsors, meeting his future wife, his first child and his winning of the Tour de France. It's a long road to cover and it never flags for one second. No wonder it won Sports Book of the Year for 2000. This book is so compelling I bet it Mr. Armstrong didn't relax until he finished it. When Lance Armstrong talks about his cancer nurse LaTrice who said to him "I hope someday to be just a figment of your imagination," I was deeply moved. I'll be watching the Tour de France in 2004. I won't miss a day. And guess who I'm rooting for?! GO LANCE GO!
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Summary: DO NOT listen to the audio version with children present
Review: We bought this book on tape for a long road trip - thought it would be good inspiration/a good role model for our daughter; however, within minutes were exposed to foul language. I recuperated from that but before the end of side A of tape 1 were subjected to foul language 2-3 more times. I had to eject the cd and we listened to the radio for the remainder of the trip. It is a shame that we cannot be warned of these things in advance. I am not opposed to this type of language, per se, but I choose not to expose my daughter to it and am so upset at the lack of a warning, will probably never finish listening to the audiobook.
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Summary: A personal perspective
Review: Mine is a very personal story. By chance in 2002, I became hooked by cycling and so I naturally found my way to this book. Like many others, I found it inspiring. So when I found myself grinding up a hill, my legs and lungs screaming in unison for me to stop, I would think of Armstrong and all he had gone through in his fight against cancer and - more often than not - I would find the heart, somehow, to keep going. Then in June 2003 I was diagnosed with cancer and required an urgent operation to remove a large tumour from my leg. I was worried that I might never ride again, until I realised that I might never even walk straight again, as they needed to remove a good size piece from my leg. When I went in for my operation, I tore a large photo of Armstrong from a magazine and I stuck it by my hospital bed. I looked at that photo when it hurt. And I looked at it some more, when I slid out of bed and tried to walk. If he could do it, so too could I. So, what price can one place on this book, despite its imperfections? His story gave me courage to fight back, as it has given courage to tens of thousands of other people. You don't need to have cancer or be a cycling fan to appreciate the courage and strength of character, which shines through, page after page. And my story also has a happy ending. My tumour was benign and I was back on the bike within a few weeks. But I still think of Armstrong when my body wants me to stop. And I keep going. What better recommendation could one give?
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Summary: Inspirational stuff
Review: I have read this book innumerable times and it never fails to amaze me. What Lance has been through...
This book is extremely well written by Lance and co-author Sally Jenkins and is very easy to read. It gives details of Lance's life, cycling and cancer treatment without over-doing it and becoming boring. Reading this book really makes you appreciate life and encourages you to keep fighting and never give up hope, whatever your situation.
I thoroughly recommend this book.
Carpe Diem.
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Summary: Tells the gripping story of Lance's survival
Review: The Lance Armstrong story is pretty well known by now. If you want to know the details of exactly what happened, and how he survived, then read this book. As everyone has mentioned it is not very well written, but that makes for a quick read. Lance's return from cancer is inspirational, and his cycling achievements since then remarkable. Thus, I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about Lance Armstrong. Lastly, I will mention that one reason I read the book was to see what kind of perspective on life Lance has after coming so close to death. It is nice to see that someone is talking about the life and death issues that we somehow neglect in our modern world, but I must admit that I was disappointed by his ultimate answers and conclusions. As a Christian, I cannot fathom keeping God from my life, especially when I need Him the most. Lance's belief that it was the miracle of medicine and his own willingness to fight that brought him back from cancer seems somewhat shallow. I hope and pray that he continues to search for the answers to life's great mysteries.
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Summary: A self proclaimed superman
Review: This book does not cut any corners. Lance is completely honest and forward with all aspects of his life. The detail in the cancer treatment section was amazing. Lance seems pretty full of himself. Not without reason though. He is the best rider out there and he has beaten cancer, and he will not let you forget it. It was a very interesting book and I ripped through it very quickly. This book is for everyone, you don't have to have cancer or be a bike rider to understand or enjoy this book. Enjoy!
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Summary: From another cancer survivor and biker
Review: I didn't know anything about Lance Armstrong until I got cancer last spring. Lying on my couch, sick from chemo, I watched the Tour de France. I was so sick, but wishing I could be outside riding a bike, too. Well, why not, Lance did it! So I bought a bike and started riding my way through chemo and cancer, motivated by this incredible man. I read his book after I finished chemo. His chapter on treatment so accurately captured the experience of being a cancer patient that I found myself crying. This book is for single moms, athletes, cancer patients and anyone else who needs a kick in the butt to get busy with the things that are important.
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Summary: Lance's Incredible Journey
Review: In Lance Armstrong's book "It's not about the bike" I thought it was an excellent book.
The book is very well written. He explained how he had a rough childhood and how he started cycling, he took us through his races, and he described his cancer in every little detail not a single thing was left unsaid. He made you feel like you were on the bike next to him or sitting in the hospital room with him. He took you on an emotional roller coaster ride with all of the emotions running through his head you will have the same feelings reading the book. If you read this book it will motivate you and inspire you not to give up on your dreams and when an obstacle gets in your way you have to try your hardest to get through it and eventually you will overcome it.
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