It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life
by Lance Armstrong, Sally Jenkins
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Author: Lance Armstrong, Sally JenkinsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2001-09-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Berkley Trade
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Book Review: Begin Now to Enhance 2009 Tour De France Enjoyment
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked this book up 9 years after the copyright date. Worth the read? Absolutely. Not because it is a well-written book; it is not particularly. Not because Armstrong's attitudes and resentments make for a warm and fuzzy story; they are, though, the bedrock of his success. The book will give you perspective about what can happen in the decade plus beyond a serious cancer diagnosis. Even if you are not a big cyclist fan, you can follow the 2009 Tour De France carrying with you with at least one version of the back story. It makes it infinitely more interesting.
I particularly recommend this book for those who love someone at any stage of cancer diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship. Armstrong's response to cancer are the words of every man's and every woman's journey through this disease. Sometimes verbatim. I have just seen an extremely close friend through a cancer diagnosis and treatment and, like most of us, know far too many people who are coping with this disease. I have underlined every phrase spoken in the book that my friend has also spoken. My book is heavily underlined. Armstrong may have more lung capacity, but their drive to kick cancer is equal. This is an extremely important message to those facing cancer and for those who love them.
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