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Every Second Counts

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In Paris on 25 July 1999, Lance Armstrong made world headlines with the most stunning comeback in the history of sport, winning the Tour de France in the fastest ever time after battling against life-threatening testicular cancer just eighteen months previously. A few months after that historic victory, he became a father for the first time. His first book, It's Not About...more

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Dec 11, 2008 Reinhold rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Das Buch der Leiden - Teil 2

Das hier vorliegende Buch ist der zweite Teil der Autobiografie des Lance Armstrong. Wie schon im ersten Band (Tour des Lebens) schreibt er gemeinsam mit der Sportjournalistin Sally Jenkins.

Ging es im ersten Band vor allem um die Kindheit und Jugend, den Kampf mit dem Krebs bis hin zum ersten Erfolg bei der Tour de France, so findet man hier nun vor allem eine ausführliche Beschreibung seiner Erfolge bei der Tour de France in den Jahren 2000 bis 2003. Wenngleich es ma...more

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Nov 22, 2008 David rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book takes up where the first ("It's Not About the Bike") left off. Armstrong briefly reviews his bout with testicular cancer, and then talks about the next several years of his life, including the second through fifth of his consecutive "Tour de France" victories. There's much more detail in this volume about the cycling experience itself - training, how a team works together, the races, the traditions and emotions. It's a great "look behind the scenes."

Unfortunately, Armstrong spent a goo...more

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Dec 21, 2009 David rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I wanted to hate, when I was half way through the book, because much of what he says comes off sounding arrogant and self-centered. He talks of his accomplishments, his ceaseless drive, how unfairly he was treated by those who thought he was doping, his generosity, his many homes, and then goes on to describe how he’s “just a regular guy” (like the reader is suppose to believe that he really believes that.) But I have to concede that his incredible accomplishments entitle...more

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Feb 16, 2013 Jacob Marsh rated it 5 of 5 stars

I extremely enjoyed this book, even knowing Lance Armstrong was a drug cheat, i think it made it all the more interesting to read. This book is so inspiring as it show Lance's tremendous battle with cancer. He writes it in such a way that it feels as if Lance is their telling you this story because he has written it with so much depth and emotion. I know when i'm reading the book that he isn't the only person to have survived cancer in the world but the fact is that he made an amazing comeback t...more

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Jun 17, 2009 Nick Ravaji rated it 4 of 5 stars

"So it looks as thought I'm going to live - at least for another 50 years or more. But whenever I need to reassure myself of this, as I sometimes do.."

Armstrong's second book is a remarkably balanced account of his attempt to adjust to an 'ordinary' life after his extraordinary battle against cancer and subsequent win of the Tour de France with the US Postal team.

Lance does a commendable job at describing the difficulties that he encounters in trying to fulfill his roles as husband; father; canc...more "So it looks as thought I'm going to live - at least for another 50 years or more. But whenever I need to reassure myself of this, as I sometimes do.."

Armstrong's second book is a remarkably balanced account of his attempt to adjust to an 'ordinary' life after his extraordinary battle against cancer and subsequent win of the Tour de France with the US Postal team.

Lance does a commendable job at describing the difficulties that he encounters in trying to fulfill his roles as husband; father; cancer activist and world class athlete, all the while battling the fear of the cancer returning and that negative publicity from (unsubstantiated) French doping allegations and investigations would ruin his image and that of his cancer foundation. In a nutshell, this book explores Lance's personal strategy in resolving the many conflicting interests and priorities that we're all faced with.

The account of life on the road with US Postal were by far the highlight for me. The grueling stages of the tour, the thrills, the constant training, the honor and unwritten code of the Tour, the comradeship, and the Team above all else.

Lance tempers those accounts with his exploration of the difficulties living half of the year in Europe, being an absentee father and having to manage his foundation as well as largely captain the US Postal Team.

Underling the narrative are constant reminders that Lance is intent on wasting not one second of the time he has left. After his experiece with cancer, he sees life as a race against the clock, and one that he is not prepared to lose. Against that background, its hard not to welcome Lance's occasional periods of contemplating the lessons of life, analyzing his own behavior and offering advice to others to save the day.

Highly recommended as an easy read, it'll equally grip you with action sequences and get you re-assessing your own priorities, and exactly how you would life your life if you appreciated just how short it was.

"Another finish line is out there, somewhere. But I don't really want to find it - yet."(less)

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Jan 06, 2013 Michelle Lines rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book wasn't what I was expecting, or more accurately, what I wanted it to be. I was hoping to learn more about how he dealt with the emotional aftermath that inevitably accompanies being a cancer survivor, specifically during the critical five years following his remission. A large portion of the book was dedicated to recapping his various Tour wins, which, while interesting to read about, just left me even more conflicted in my opinion of Lance 'the athlete', in light of all the doping all...more

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May 03, 2012 Hazel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Every Second Counts, by Lance Armstrong, tells the story of his life after he overcame cancer. Armstrong is a seven-time Tour De France winner, which is arguably the hardest cycling race on the planet. He wrote this book in collaboration with Sally Jenkins, a sports writer. It is the second book by Lance Armstrong, after he wrote his first autobiography, “It’s Not About The Bike”. I was unaware of a second book until, by chance, I stumbled upon it. I think that it is an injustice to have this bo...more Every Second Counts, by Lance Armstrong, tells the story of his life after he overcame cancer. Armstrong is a seven-time Tour De France winner, which is arguably the hardest cycling race on the planet. He wrote this book in collaboration with Sally Jenkins, a sports writer. It is the second book by Lance Armstrong, after he wrote his first autobiography, “It’s Not About The Bike”. I was unaware of a second book until, by chance, I stumbled upon it. I think that it is an injustice to have this book stowed away out of sight, because it was a gripping read.

The story begins by describing how he won his first Tour De France win in 1999 with his team the US Postal Service, after battling and surviving cancer. It continues all the way until his Tour De France win in 2005, after six wins. But Every Second Counts is not primarily about Armstrong’s cycling career.
It focuses more on his morals and opinions in life. He includes personal details, like the birth of his twin daughters, and marriage problems with his wife Kik. Armstrong uses the same open frankness as in his first book, giving his ideas on everything, not holding back what he thinks, whether it be good or bad.

In the book, scenes were described, but not with the familiar descriptive paragraph containing thousands of adjectives. Armstrong used his thoughts and feelings at the time to piece together a clear picture of the event. The first scene that I particularly enjoyed was when Armstrong was describing one of the stories that he was told that have kept him going throughout his life. It begins by saying how some losses are greater than others, and some you just have to let go of. Then, Armstrong says “When I need reminding of this, I think of Sally Reed’s hair.” (Armstrong, p. 59). He then describes an event that occurred the day that he won the 1999 Tour De France. Sally Reed, his close friend, was suffering from cancer, and losing her hair from chemotherapy. When Armstrong won, she took the final strands of hair and threw them into the wind.
I liked this scene because even though it wasn’t about Lance Armstrong himself, it obviously had so much meaning to him. It was one of life’s lessons, something he learned from. Most autobiographies don’t contain the story behind the author, just their history and achievements. But Armstrong takes it to another level, by describing how he came to be the man he is today.
The second scene I enjoyed was when Armstrong was describing his incidents with Jeff Spencer, the US Postal Service’s team chiropractor. Armstrong describes Jeff’s “Pink Tape” that can fix any problem, be it tendinitis, sore muscles, or an aching back. I enjoyed this scene because it was light-hearted and fun. It made me smile as I read it. Even though Armstrong touched deep subjects in his book, he also included happy moments that every book needs to keep you from becoming bored.

I really enjoyed this book. Although it was not as interesting as Armstrong’s first book It’s Not About The Bike, simply because there was not as much to write about, compared to a battle with cancer, it was still a very inspiring book. I would recommend this book to older, more mature readers, because of the language used, the morals and opinions in the story, and because the book is about the life of a adult athlete. Younger readers may not understand fully what the book is about, and perhaps in a few years time, if I read the book again, I would interpret even more from the novel. Sports and cycling fans would enjoy this book too, if they wanted to get a deeper understanding of the life of a professional athlete. (less)

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Mr. Star Great job with your review Hazel. I am so glad that my students are reading non-fiction! And autobiographies at that! WHOOHOOO!! I haven't read Lance...more
May 08, 2012 01:24am

Hazel I really love autobiographies :)
Lance Armstrongs books are a definite read if you are into either sports or autobiographies.

I would say that Armstron...more
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Jul 26, 2011 Derek rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Every Second Counts brings us up-to-date on what happened to Lance Armstrong after he survived testicular cancer and went back to competitive cycling to win the Tour de France. He has since fathered three children (a son and twin daughters) using sperm saved from before his cancer treatments, won four more Tour de France races, become a world-renowned celebrity, been investigated for and cleared of "doping" his body, stayed clean from cancer, become a noted cancer advocate and developed a rocky...more Every Second Counts brings us up-to-date on what happened to Lance Armstrong after he survived testicular cancer and went back to competitive cycling to win the Tour de France. He has since fathered three children (a son and twin daughters) using sperm saved from before his cancer treatments, won four more Tour de France races, become a world-renowned celebrity, been investigated for and cleared of "doping" his body, stayed clean from cancer, become a noted cancer advocate and developed a rocky patch in his marriage.

In places Every Second Counts seems a rambling account of all this and sometimes comes across as having been dictated into a tape recorder during a long descent on a bicycle!

The book will be of most interest to those who want to know what it's like to recover from a potentially fatal cancer, live as a celebrity, try to balance a personal life with a demanding career and the incredible efforts needed to win all those Tour de France races.

Both his natural personality and his recovery from a life-threatening illness make Lance Armstrong determined to treasure every minute . . . and he continues to take life at full speed in demanding conditions. If he's not training endlessly, he's driving his car too fast or taking dangerous leaps into a rocky pool. At the same time, he's trying to temper that instinct with a desire to see his children grow up and have a good marriage. In the book he candidly explains how only his retirement from racing wil bring his life into a more helpful balance for his family. But he's not ready to do that just yet.

I enjoyed understanding more about why he likes helping those who have cancer, how he trains in ways that give him an edge over mere mortals (including sleeping in an "altitude" tent that simulates the thin air in the mountains), and the strategy he has used in the Tour de France. From watching the races on television, I couldn't figure out what was going on most of the time. These explanations were very interesting to me about his sports career.

As I finished the book, I found myself wondering how hard I would try to save my own life if I had had his illness. I've surely learned from this book that you must apply maximum determination (no matter what the pain and toil) and that indeed. . . every second counts!(less)

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Oct 09, 2012 Prashanth Reddy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I read this book while I was visiting India to attend my brother's funeral (who mysteriously/inexplicably passed away at a very young age of 39 yrs). I was trying to get a grip of life as it seemed so uncertain. This book did help me in some ways to restore some sanity in me.

The author says cancer was the best thing that ever happened to him!! It helped him understand his priorities in life. When one reads this book, one can realize that we need not wait for some bad things to happen so as to un...more

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Sep 06, 2009 Beau Johnson rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This, as it appears Lance's life continues to be, is a book about what cancer cannot do. In his own words (pg. 133), Lance says regarding his time with people fighting cancer, "In the end, all I could do was try to encourage their attitude and will, try to talk about what cancer couldn't do. I couldn't take away your spirituality, or your intelligence,. It couldn't take away your love."

I am a Lance fan, so I thoroughly enjoyed reading his second book. I love the story of the Alpe d'Huez and of t...more

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Mar 25, 2011 Sheri rated it 4 of 5 stars

I read this book pretty quickly - very inspiring and eye opening to the world of a cyclist and what all that change and fame can do to an individual and their loved ones. I definitely look at Lance Armstrong now through a different perspective - I have much respect for all that he's been through and how he has handled himself through adversity and successes, for the most part.

I've always been curious about his story - one of my friends is a cyclist and really got me hooked on the Tour de France....more

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Oct 14, 2012 Jason rated it 4 of 5 stars

Very inspiring book. Great insight to how Lance struggled with his early tour wins and life after beating cancer. I really enjoyed reading about his interactions with cancer patients and 9/11.
It should be noted that I really apreciated reading everything he does for his team. Coaching, motivations, recoginitions and monetary rewards. what I find interesting is that I am reading the paper today 10/14/2011 and these same teammates have turned against him and testified that he took drugs and cheate...more

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Feb 25, 2013 Alastair McDermott rated it 3 of 5 stars

Despite believing that Lance Armstrong was a drug using cheat, I really enjoyed his first book "It's Not About The Bike". It was a well written, compelling story. Lance is an example for everyone not to give up, not just cyclists or cancer patients, regardless of whether he's using performance enhancing substances or not.

Of course "It's Not About The Bike" was not near enough to dissuade me that Lance's actions on Stage 18 of TDF 2004 were anything but the actions of a bully forcing a smaller ma...more

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Dec 21, 2011 Eduardo rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I spent less time reading this book than Lance spends in the saddle on a given day but that hardly makes this a bad book, just a fast read. As with It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life, I read this book almost all in one night, then woke up the next morning and finished it off. As with the previous book, it is incredibly readable and pages fly by.

Reading this book in 2011 forces a different perspective and more thought than if one had read it in 2004. Lance is under investigation aga...more I spent less time reading this book than Lance spends in the saddle on a given day but that hardly makes this a bad book, just a fast read. As with It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life, I read this book almost all in one night, then woke up the next morning and finished it off. As with the previous book, it is incredibly readable and pages fly by.

Reading this book in 2011 forces a different perspective and more thought than if one had read it in 2004. Lance is under investigation again, but this time in the U.S. It seems that the outcome will be similar to that of the French investigation recounted in the book. It made me see the current inquest in a different light because I was clearly reminded of how the French one unfolded.

Also, it is interesting to read Lance's thoughts on Frankie Andreu, Tyler Hamilton, and, of course, Floyd Landis. All three of these riders have come forward to say that Lance doped. It is fascinating to try and reconcile their behavior (and Lance's) with how they are portrayed in the book. Landis, in my opinion, makes for the most interesting character study. One can see the possibility of his demise when looking back on this account now.

I found this book to be inspiring and insightful; inspiring to read about the struggles and the triumphs and insightful to read about Lance's efforts to make his life after cancer make sense while finding a sustainable balance. He is far from perfect, but he certainly seems far better suited to this than anyone else on the planet.

A last thought: what if he did dope? Would it sully his survivorship? Clearly it would taint the cycling victories, but would it discount everything else that he did that changed professional cycling? No one else trained like he did, scouted like he did, sought miniscule ways to improve the way that he did until he had success doing those things. I would be disappointed if it turns out that he cheated when it came to drugs but I would still believe in his status as an icon in sports and life.(less)

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Nov 09, 2011 Glenda rated it 4 of 5 stars

I did not read the Spanish version, though that's what seems to come up here... :)

Rather than a review, just posting some of my favorite quotes from the book to "preserve them".

"What it teaches is this: pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever."

"Mortal illness, like most personal catastrophes, comes on suddenly. There's no great sense of foreboding, no premonition, you just wake up one morning and something's wrong in your lungs, or your liver, or your bones. But near-death cleared the decks,...more I did not read the Spanish version, though that's what seems to come up here... :)

Rather than a review, just posting some of my favorite quotes from the book to "preserve them".

"What it teaches is this: pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever."

"Mortal illness, like most personal catastrophes, comes on suddenly. There's no great sense of foreboding, no premonition, you just wake up one morning and something's wrong in your lungs, or your liver, or your bones. But near-death cleared the decks, and what came after was a bright, sparkling awareness: time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose."

"Suffering, I was beginning to think, was essential to a good life, and as inextricable from life as bliss. It's a great enhancer. It might last a minute, or a month, but eventually it subsides, and when it does, something else takes its place, and maybe that thing is a greater space. For happiness. Each time I encountered suffering, I believed that I grew, and further defined my capacities - not just my physical ones, but my interior ones as well, for contentment, friendship, or any other human experience."

"The real reward for pain is this: self-knowledge. If I quit, however, it would have lasted forever, that surrender, even the smallest act of giving up, would have stayed with me for the duration. When you feel like quitting, you have to ask yourself which you would rather live with."

"I'd lost races, health, and an old sense of self, and each loss had its own place in the scheme of life. Other losses, if they came, would have their places, too. There are certain inevitabilities. You will grow older. You will be forced to compromise in ways you never imagined and confront problems you thought you were immune to. You will find a job, and perhaps lose it. You will fight with your mate, shoulder unwanted responsibilities, and cope with rank unfairness. You can allow all of that to demoralize you. Or you can let it shape you, and trust that the shape will be more interesting because of it." (less)

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Jun 15, 2007 Candice rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Much less powerful than the first book . . . but then again, how could it not be? The cancer stuff really makes the first book moving, and (kind of awful to say) it's just not as interesting without the life-or-death urgency of the cancer storyline. People who read the first book wanted more, but this book was a poor attempt at that. It was clearly written on a tight time scale and dealt with topics that couldn't possibly be as amazing as those in the first . . . everything in the book is, by ne...more

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Aug 12, 2010 Tom rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Armstrong's second book. The first one focused more on his recovery from cancer, while this one talks more about his life afterward. Certainly, he has been a great force in the bicycle racing community. Has anyone ever watched one of these multi-week national bike races? These races are fascinating – I’ve seen parts of the Italian race several times, and like to see the Tour on TV. His dedication to his sport, the training, and winning is amazing. He certainly applies a lot of energy to slamming...more

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May 07, 2010 Ram rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Just finished reading "Every Second Counts" by Lance Armstrong, the US
cyclist who won 7 Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005. Lance has
successfully fought cancer so the books reveals a lot of his cancer
days plus his Tour victories, the falls, mishaps, the doping scandals
etc. Quite an inspirational book from the sporting side but a bit drag
from the cancer side

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Apr 28, 2012 Brian Katz rated it 5 of 5 stars

Detailed tips on how to master the bike. Most important thing I learned was about peddle cadence (RPM) and then training my body to hold my revolutions per minute at the 105 level. No more heavy gears and mashing the peddles. Nice easy smooth strokes at a high RPM keeps the bike moving and the body from burning muscle. Aerobic not anaerobic is the way to go.

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Oct 08, 2011 James rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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While the previous biography, It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life, had the redeeming feature of being about his impressive return from cancer to not only return to competitive professional cycling, but to win the Tour de France. This sequel suffers from the same poor ghost writing, but without any story. While the first book was a story, the story of his fight, this book is more of a recruitment pamphlet for the cult of Lance.

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Sep 05, 2010 Benjamin rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a great follow up to Lance's first book and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it.

There is a true and authentic sense of emotion portrayed in each page, with Lance cataloguing in detail each tour win, each heart warming moment and the pain and struggle that came along the way.

I definitely recommend this to any cycling fanatic and also to those of you who have been effected in some way by cancer.

This made for an honest and compelling read.

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Nov 11, 2012 Haricharan Praveen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Great and inspiring. Explains all the struggle Lance went through. After reading this book, even though he was stripped off his medals, I did not feel like trusting anyone except his words. However, after reading the first book (It's not about the bike), might feel a bit repetitive. As he is my role model, my review will be biased. Respect to him.

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Mar 31, 2009 Joe Zimmerman rated it 2 of 5 stars

Motivational, but only 2 stars because he spends half the book talking about how he doesn't do steroids (even though I know someone who used to be his personal assistant and says that he did do steroids) and he spends another 25% bragging about various things, like his personal relationship with Robin Williams, blah blah blah.

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Dec 22, 2010 Robb Menlove rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I still love Lance, but it lieu of dumping his family, we have to inquire, "I thought it wasn't about the bike?" As an athlete he is inspiring and heroic. This book was not as good as the first, and his language is offensive. This is more about bike stories than rising from the ashes. I still love Lance.

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May 09, 2009 Jared rated it 4 of 5 stars

More of the same from his first book ("It's not about the bike"). I loved the descriptions of his tour de France experiences; the dialogue, his personal thoughts, and many other unknown facts. Reading this book may not make you a fan of Lance Armstrong, but you won't be able to deny the guy knows how to win.

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Mar 12, 2011 Piyush Vikram Singh rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I WASN'T EXPECTING MUCH FROM THIS BOOK AS MUCH AS I EXPECTED FROM 'IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BIKE', BUT IN THE END IT CAME OUT TO BE A VERY GOOD SEQUEL AND INFACT AN EVEN BETTER ONE. LANCE ARMSTRONG TAKES US TO THAT PART OF HIS LIFE WHICH IS AFTER WINNING THE FIRST 'TOUR DE FRANCE'. HE APTLY DESCRIBES THE CHALLENGES AND BURDENS WHICH HE FACED AND WHICH EVERY CHAMPION FACES AFTER WINNING A BIG TITLE. A MUST READ AND REALLY INSPIRING!!

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May 01, 2011 Martin Sidgreaves rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: cycling, autobiography

Following on from "It's Not About The Bike" this book follow Lance's cycling career after cancer including insights into his tour de France victories up to and including his fifth.

It's concentrates mainly on how his life changes after beating cancer and how this drove him to prove his doubters wrong, win the TDF several times, life with children and of course his formation of the Livestrong Foundation to help support other cancer sufferers, survivors & their families.

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Aug 21, 2010 Lisa Johnson rated it 3 of 5 stars

I didn't read throught his second book as quickly as I did his first one but I did still enjoy this one. This book takes you through his life from 2000 - 2003, so I'm curious to see what happened to him next. I'm about to read his most recent book which should fill me in on some of that.

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Oct 20, 2009 Luis Perez rated it 2 of 5 stars

Nonfiction. The champion cyclist reflect on some of his biggest personal and professional triumphs as well as his difficult battle with cancer and personal lows.

Armstring is pretty polished and you won't find a lot of dirt here. The book has a corporate feel. Still, I'm glad I read it.

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Sep 11, 2012 chucklesthescot rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This was not anywhere near as interesting as the first book. It seemed to focus more on the everyday life of Lance after his first Tour de France win and I wasn't really that interested in hearing endless stories about him jumping down waterfalls because he is a tough guy. It didn't help that the book was started just before all the latest allegations against him made the news and it is difficult to keep an open mind reading his account when all those witnesses are speaking out against him.

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