Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Oct 20 '05
Pros: very inspirational, not sugar coated, extremely compelling, from Armstrong's point of view
Cons: absolutely none
Summary: "I want to die at a hundred years old with an American flag on my back and the star of Texas on my helmet, after screaming down an Alpine descent on a bicycle at 75 miles per hour. I want to cross one last finish line as my stud wife and my ten ... read more
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Nov 28 '06
Pros: Very descriptive, easy read that keeps you hooked!
Cons: Doesn't emphasize how hard the sport of cycling is, for those readers who don't know.
Summary: Everyone has heard the sad stories of loved ones getting diagnosed with cancer and the odds of recovery being slim to none. Everyone has watched today’s sports icons and knows that those athletes did not reach their status by luck. Everyone knows ... read more
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Apr 28 '06
Pros: Very well written and an excellent perspective
Cons: none
Summary: Anyone who’s followed Lance Armstrong’s career knows what an incredible athlete he is. To say nothing about winning 7 Tour de Frances he also had several other racing victories along the way. Of course everyone know he survived cancer and made a ... read more
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Nov 16 '05
Pros: inspiration from an icon with a human side
Cons: none
Summary: It's Not About the Bike. If you need inspiration look no further. Being a testicular cancer survivor I have been through the rigors of surgeries and chemo. I know a thing or two about surviving (3 years and counting). Some people have said this book ... read more
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Jan 16 '05
Pros: Easy to read, Great story, Motivational, Behind the scenes tell all.
Cons: You know the ending already.
Summary: A truly in depth look of Lance Armstrong's life from when he was growing up to winning his first Tour De France. A truly motivational book about a gritty individual who had a 50/50 chance of beating cancer and decided he would and did beat it. Of ... read more
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Jan 17 '04
Pros: A story of personal triumph over a deadly disease by a phenomenal athlete.
Cons: Foul language and Armstrong's description of his appalling treatment of others.
Summary: Lance Armstrong is a hero to many. He survived a brutal encounter with cancer. He is not just the best cyclist on the planet, he is also one of the best athletes on the planet. As an avid cyclist myself and also as a cancer physician, I was looking ... read more
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Apr 15 '03
Pros: One of the most inspiring stories ever.
A great read.
Cons: None.
Summary: " It's Not About the Bike " is one of the most inspirational books ever written. It chronicles the life of Lance Armstrong from his broken home, Texan roots to his life altering winner take all battle with cancer, through his treatment, and victory ... read more
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Oct 17 '02
Pros: You don't have to like Lance to love this book
Cons: It does get tedious at times. And you can tell that Lance likes Lance.
Summary: Before I read this book, I was neither a fan of Lance or bike racing in general. The only reason I picked it up was because a couple of good friends recommended it.
I'm glad they did.
Like millions of other Americans, I am ... read more
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Aug 05 '02
Pros: inspirational, comes across with sincerity, Lance's strength shines through for all to share
Cons: left me wanting more! but I guess that's actually good.
Summary: My husband, affectionately known as Mr. Bunny around these parts, is counting down the days until the end of his hormone treatments. On August 21, it will be exactly a year since he began having Lupron injections and taking Casodex and Megase as ... read more
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May 24 '02
Pros: extremely inspirational story, don't need to be a cycling fan, or sports fan
Cons: none
Summary: I'm not a cycling fan, although I am a weekend warrior in various sports. Regardless, this book is a fascinating, story that should be read by anyone who wants to be touched by human challenge and inspired by courage.
Lance's details into the sheer ... read more
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Jan 02 '02
Pros: Well written, excellent flow, honest.
Cons: Not sure there are any.
Summary: Lance Armstrong is a truly unique human being. His athletic prowess and elite stature among cyclists aside, he took a hard situation and learned from it instead of running away.
Simply put, this book is about that education and the struggle ... read more
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Aug 08 '01
Pros: Inspirational, honest, motivational, easy to read,
Cons: Revised version needed to update Lance's success story
Summary: Preface
By now all of Europe and the Americas know of Lance Armstrong, the Texan who beat cancer and went on to win the leader's jersey of the Tour de France four consecutive years in a row - something never accomplished by an American riding ... read more
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Jun 20 '01
Pros: Inspiring story, quick read
Cons: Not enough detail, uninspired writing
Summary: Am I going to hell for not recommending this book? Everyone else who's reviewed it has given it a glowing review, but, to be totally honest, I could have skipped it.
I should give credit where credit is due. Lance Armstrong is an amazing man. ... read more
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May 25 '01
Pros: Amazing story, easy read
Cons: style, but whatever.
Summary: To be perfectly honest, I am not a big reader. The only way I sit still for extended periods of time is if you put rollers under my bike. But this is one book that I had to take the time out to read. I will admit that this book is not a literary ... read more
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Jan 02 '01
Pros: positive, honest and insightful
Cons: none
Summary: I will admit that I am not a biking enthusiast or, for that matter, a sports fan in general.
But I picked up Lance Armstrong's book, 'Its' Not About the Bike,' for a different reason. Two years ago, my father was diagnosed with leukemia. ... read more
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