Good at the beginning....but it IS about the bike.

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	• It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life Lance Armstrong, Sally Jenkins Berkley Trade, 2001 - 304 pages average customer review:based on 715 reviews view larger image
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Great Read

As a fellow cancer survivor, I really enjoyed Lance's book. I had wanted to read it for a long time and was not disappointed. For an athelete, he is a very good writer.

1/2 The Story: After "BIKE" Read "WAR"

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BIKE gives you a wonderful, inside view of Lance Armstrong. A great read. But only half the story...

Don't miss out on the "outer view," Lance through the eyes of a good reporter. LANCE ARMSTRONG'S WAR: ONE MAN'S BATTLE AGAINST FATE, FAME, LOVE, DEATH, SCANDAL, AND A FEW OTHER RIVALS ON THE ROAD TO THE TOUR DE FRANCE by Daniel Coyle is simply marvelous.

The two books belong together.

Dr. Kirtland C Peterson

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Good at the beginning....but it IS about the bike.

I was eager to read this book, I saw Lance on several t.v. shows, his battle with cancer interested me because my mom also had cancer at an early age (29), so I bought the book with the hope of learning what made him strong, wondering: how can he inspire others? Well, the first half was pretty good, I was amazed at how much the cancer took over his body and the grueling recovery. I was in awe of Kik and how she stood by him, along thinking he was a humble,family man. I was wrong. The latter part of the book indeed was "all about the bike" going on and on about all the prep for the upcoming races, the TDF (the biggest, most prestigous bike race), the move to Europe (for the bike) and all the proper cycling terms...ho hum. I almost left that part unread, but I hate doing that, so I trudged on. I was sad to find out later after having read the book, that he no longer was with Kik and his children, but doing just spendidly peddling away and loving his singlehood.
I think in writing this book I only learned that for Lance it IS about the bike (and himself). He seems cold, egotistical and unappreciative of those who sacrificed for him. Is that what it takes to get to the top??

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Eye-opening and thought-provoking

Not only is the book wonderfully written, it is eye-opening in every respect. Everybody knows somebody with cancer, but who really knows what they go through? This book brought me one step closer to understanding what it means to be a cancer patient. I was also fascinated by all the cycling references and stories. I finished it in 3 days.

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