It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life

This book was incredible to read and inspired me in many ways. It was recommended to me by a co-worker. I've read many books in my lifetime, but this one tops them all. It's because of this book that I took up cycling, which I now love. Aside from what he has accomplished on the bike, his fight against cancer simply floored me. For anyone to come back from those odds is just incredible. This is an absolute must read, and not just for cyclists or Armstrong fans. It is a story of courage and determination. And don't forget his follow-up book as well. I cannot wait to read his mother Linda's book.

REANYONE WHO WANTS TO READ A GOOD BOOK SHOULD READ THIS

I heard about Lance Armstrong in health class; and because my english teacher has a picture of him in his room. Both my english teacher and I love riding bikes; however, I don't chain my bike to my desk. This is a fanastic book which I think everyone, even if you don't like sports, should read. If you read this title, you can tell it is about Lance Armstrong the 6-time Tour de France winner. Many people who have heard about Lance Armstong from his Livestrong foundation, his wins, and his girlfriend Sheryll Crow (accoring to magazines they broke up).
Here is what the book is about. It is Lance Armstrong's memior about his life from when he was little to the birth of his son Luke. In 1996, Lance found out he had a very advanced form of testicular cancer, which left him sterile. When I say advanced I mean that it spread to his lungs and brain. In this story, Lance explains why he became the way he is. He talks about how after experiences with his first stepfather and how he don't really have a religion. He talks about how great and wonderful his mother is. He talks about his start in Austin, Texas, to birth of son by in-virto. he talks about being the youngest Tour de France winner. He also mentions that after his horrible battle with cancer, how he won the Tour again; however, people thought he used drugs to get that way. In my opinion, it is very sweet about how he talks about his wife Kristin aka Kik (they are now divorced) and his mother. Anyone who wants to read a good book should read this. There are only two books I can say are as good as this one; they are EVERY SECOND COUNTS BY LANCE ARMSTRONG and the RYAN WHITE BOOK. Every Second Counts is what takes place after this book.

Enjoyable, honest and inspiring

This autobiography from Lance Armstrong gives one a good sense of who he is (amazing cylcist, cancer survivor, somewhat-spoiled superstar athlete, etc.) and what drives him. The book focuses on his struggle with cancer and comeback to cycling. It's really quite amazing what he did and what he keeps doing. The story is told in a very conversational manner which is very easy to listen to (I was listening to the Audio CD). I imagine it is a very quick read too.

AUDIO CD WARNING - Be forewarned if you listen to the Audio CD - it is very poorly formatted. There is only one track per CD and it will immediately start repeating as you finish the CD - so you find yourself thinking "Hmm, this sounds familiar" and then notice you have started over. Most Audio CDs are savvy enough to put music or at least a pause in.