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A great book about biking and life. Armstrong gives a fairly ego-less acocunt of his struggle with cancer, family life, and career.
This book, although with some new insights and stories, felt like a rehash of everything else Armstrong has written about himself. It's tolerable, but not as interesting as It's Not About the Bike if you aren't a huge fan.
I’m a bit biased because I love to bike, but this book is truly inspirational. While Lance explains so much about the Tour, which I appreciated, his principle of discipline and work ethic goes well beyond the race world. Anyone who feels they are just existing rather than truly living will be motivated to excel, or at least try harder to be more, as a person and professional. Some of the underlying points; at times we all dislike things about our work and our lives; we can’t win every time at everything; and obstacles can be overcome, show that with all the glamour and fame bestowed on Lance, like us, it must be earned.
As a Lance Armstrong fan who watched daily news coverage of the 2004 Tour De France, the book provided "inside information" about how the mind of this amazing athelete works. I learned new perspectives about what was going on during different races than what was projected through the media. I was shocked to discover how much Armstrong has been harrassed by the drug testers who cannot believe he can race at the level he does without the aid of chemicals. Finally, I enjoyed listening to Lance's unique perspective on life and living and what makes him excel at his sport. Lance's story serves as an inspiration to all whether you are a world-class athelete or just someone who exercises to stay healthy.
"Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong continues to make winning the Tour de France his annual cycling goal. He also oversees the Lance Armstrong Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients around the world with managing and surviving the disease. He lives in Austin, Texas."
Sally Jenkins is a columnist for the Washington Post. In 2002 she won the Associated Press Columnist of the Year Award. She has co-written many bestselling sports books, including "It's Not About the Bike" and "Reach For the Summit" with Pat Summitt.