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Loading... It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Lifeby Lance Armstrong
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  JanePhillips | Dec 21, 2009 |  I'm not really one for a sporting biography, but I'm addicted to watching Le Tour on TV and was fascinated by Lance Armstrong's comeback ride this year; I'd also heard good things about this book. It didn't disappoint. Armstrong's story about how he beat cancer and went on to win the tour of France (twice by the end of this book but seven times in total) is inspirational. What makes it all the more readable is the way the narrative manages to capture Armstrong's distinctive character: five parts arrogance to five parts humility. You read it and you think how amazing it must be to possess this man's strength - physical strength and strength of will. His co-writer has also done a wonderful job in helping him structure his story in a succinct, logical fashion so that it reads like a master-class in the sporting biography genre. The writing isn't groundbreaking but it is a perfect example of its type. The title refers to Le Tour. It's not about the bike, but about life itself. Cheesy as it sounds, this book is not really about cyclying, but about life itself. (  ) blackhornet | Dec 18, 2009 | This memoir is an interesting glimpse into an athlete’s life. He is brutally honest about his battle against cancer. And it was a battle. I’m sure that no one in America that is unaware of the link between cancer and Lance Armstrong. I first became aware of it when students at my school started wearing the yellow wristband bracelets. However, I’d never really read much about him and did not realize how invasive his cancer really was. He really is an inspiration to anyone fighting a disease. And, he’s also an inspiration to aspiring athletes. Armstrong shares his journey to becoming a world-class cyclist. He is careful to recognize those who assisted him along the way – most notably his single mother. Armstrong also shares the story of how he met and married his wife, Kristin “Kik.” It is clear that she provided a great support system for him as he climbed back into the seat of his cycling career. ( ) lynnmellw | Dec 15, 2009 | Very inspriing and optomistic read about what can be accomplished with drive and determiniation. ( ) Brian55 | Oct 24, 2009 | It's hard to believe that 30 page descriptions of bike races (as Armstrong calls it, chess on wheels) could be interesting. And yet I was completely absorbed. ( ) vanedow | Apr 10, 2009 | 
 This is the best book I've read in a really long time. It contains such a strong message to everyone, no matter the situation in life. It gives encouragement and support and boost to definitely keep going the furthest I can and reaching my best.
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Wow. You want a book that will cheer you up (when you're facing your chemo infusion or diagnostic test) this one is it. Armstrong pulls no punches here. He doesn't dwell on his cancer diagnosis, but it was very grim. And he went on to become one of the world's strongest and best athletes. In a world full of sad stories and dismal news, this book is an upper. Be sure to read it.