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Absolutely absorbing. -- Denver Post
Among cancer survivors, it is known simply as The Book. -- USA Today, May 22, 2002
Fascinating. -- New York Times
Gripping. -- St. Petersburg Times
Inspiring. -- People
It's not about the bike, or about the sport. It's about the soul. -- Cincinnati Enquirer
Stirring. -- Buffalo News
Among cancer survivors, it is known simply as The Book. -- USA Today, May 22, 2002
Fascinating. -- New York Times
Gripping. -- St. Petersburg Times
Inspiring. -- People
It's not about the bike, or about the sport. It's about the soul. -- Cincinnati Enquirer
Stirring. -- Buffalo News
About the Author
Lance Armstrong established the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1996 to aid the fight against cancer.
Sally Jenkins authored Men Will Be Boys, and co-authored Reach for the Summit and Raise the Roof (both with Pat Summit), A Coach's Life (with Dean Smith), Funny Cide (with the Funny Cide team), and No Finish Line (with Marla Runyan). She's also written for Sports Illustrated, Women's Sports & Fitness, and Washington Post.
Sally Jenkins authored Men Will Be Boys, and co-authored Reach for the Summit and Raise the Roof (both with Pat Summit), A Coach's Life (with Dean Smith), Funny Cide (with the Funny Cide team), and No Finish Line (with Marla Runyan). She's also written for Sports Illustrated, Women's Sports & Fitness, and Washington Post.
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257 of 269 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I'm a woman. I'm not a cyclist. I've never had cancer. I read mostly fiction. But this book absolutely blew me away. So much more than an athlete bio, this is a wonderfully told, brilliantly written story of a real American hero. The play-by-play cycling coverage is fascinating even to a non-cyclist and the detailed discussion of Lance's illness, treatment, and recovery is beyond inspiring. The look inside Lance's childhood, his love life, his amazing journey into fatherhood, and his role as a cancer activist is what brings the whole story home. So much more than a story of athletic achievement and cancer recovery, this is a story about triumph of the human spirit. I can't wait to root for Lance in this year's Tour de France and in the Olympics. Hopefully we'll be cheering him to victory for years to come. I have been talking about this book to anyone who will listen to me. Listen to me. Buy the book. You will not want to put it down. It is a story you will never forget.
123 of 135 people found the following review helpful
By Chad Spivak
Format:Hardcover
I had and beat testicular cancer just like Lance Armstrong, so I could truly relate to the incredible obstacles that he described in his amazing book.
This sincerely is an amazing story. I just wish I could have read it when I was going through my intense radiation treatments in my recovery, because I feel it would have made things easier for me. In his book, Armstong brings this disease into the public view, and allows people to see that it truly doesn't have to be a part of death, but, in fact, a part of life.
There are many stories within the book. His childhood, his attitudes towards his father figures, his early racing career, his battle with cancer, the stuggle to get back on top of his game, his love life, and, his extemely personal march towards fatherhood. Each and every one of these minor stories gives an overall inspirational journey into Lance Armstrong's remarkable life.
The writing is nicely detailed and allows for a good, easy-flowing read. The racing-scenes are action-packed, and make you feel as if you are right there on the bike with him. Armstong tells his tale using candid language and relates his stories of life with honesty and a pure heart. This book is a true inspiration to anyone. Please read this book. You cannot go wrong.
109 of 120 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book
Good and easy reading, but don't know if Lance is being honest in telling his story. You be the judge.
Published 1 day ago by Greydog
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good read
Gave to a friend to read as she was detected with lung cancer and she read the book and loved it.
Published 5 days ago by Fred
5.0 out of 5 stars
STUBBORN CHAP
GREAT LESSON IN DETERMINATION AND IN THE REACH OF TODDAYS QUALITY MEDICINE. AVAILABLE TO SOME FEW. LANCE PORTRAYS HIS ORIGINS AND MAKES IT UNDERSTANDABLE, HIS ATTITUDES AND HIS... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Fernando R. Marty Ordonez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Despite the recent events of Lance Armstrong, this book was a great read and he is still a true hero in my eyes amongst a group of athletes who were all doing the same thing.
Published 21 days ago by L. Watanabe
4.0 out of 5 stars
No truth about doping.
Well written & open, but no hint of the truth about doping. You read this & figure this guy would do anything to win.
Published 24 days ago by E. W. Bertram
3.0 out of 5 stars
An oddity
I read this book after I knew about the whole cheating scandal wondering if there were clues to what he was hiding in it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Catherine McKenzie
1.0 out of 5 stars
Such a shame it's a lie
The book was a pleasure to read. The entire family read it. We were all gripped and inspired. We shed tears, we celebrated the success. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Simon
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lance Armstrong is EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I originally bought this book before Lance Armstrong was shown to be a total phony. I wanted to read something that would motivate me to get back in shape and maybe just maybe... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sugafoot
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
I think not all inside feelings were completely shared in this book by Lance Armstrong. But gave a good insight in what all emotions does a cancer patient go
Published 2 months ago by Gaurav
5.0 out of 5 stars
love this
great item, such a good story of his life and how he came from nothing and gave his all and put in the time and effort and hard work to win as a teen with a single mom. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Triathlon Mom
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- Raise the Roof by Anastasia Suen in Front Matter
- It's Not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong in Front Matter
- Men Will Be Boys by Sally Jenkins in Front Matter
- Raise the Roof: The Inspiring Inside Story of the Tennessee Lady Vols' Historic 1997-1998 Threepeat Season by Pat Summitt in Front Matter
- Reach for the Summit by Pat Summitt in Front Matter
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- When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté on page 112, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Lance Armstrong (Blue Banner Biographies) by John Bankston on page 20, and Back Matter
- Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance by George Kohlrieser on page 25, and Back Matter
- More Than Just a Game: Sports in American Life Since 1945 (Columbia Histories of Modern American Life) by Kathryn Jay in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Wrestling Tough by Mike Chapman on page 86, and Back Matter
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