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"Great story, great book"
2009-09-05
- Reviewed By User: A1NXP1M1T969YW
I'm a big Lance fan so it's no surprise that I loved this book. However, I was surprised at how good the writing is and how well the story flows. Very remarkable story. Couldn't put it down.
"Amazing"
2009-08-19
- Reviewed By User: AKIXTJJ7U7XC9
Very nice read and very inspirational. Definitely recommended for people who want to read about a true champion and a cancer survivor.
"Great book about beating cancer. Not good for cycling enthusiast."
2009-08-16
- Reviewed By User: A395I6SLAU8I53
Detail is reserved for the chemo and select personal highlights. Other than that the TDF is boiled down to a few chapters with scant detail and pre-cancer cycling is a prologue to the stages of cancer and its treatment. The story is compelling. Its a quick read. It lacks substance and good writing.
"Pros and cons"
2009-08-13
- Reviewed By User: A3TY42DNMEOHTT
Synopsis: A story about Armstrong's battle with cancer to come back and win the Tour de France. Pros: NY Times #1 best-seller, which proves that the bicycle is a literal and metaphorically vehicle for everyone's journey in life. Cons: In addition to writing style being in past tense and full of narration (telling not showing), the fact that it is co-authored made me question if the words were really Armstrong's thoughts, or Jenkins'; therefore, the book felt emotionally flat.
"Begin Now to Enhance 2009 Tour De France Enjoyment"
2009-06-23
- Reviewed By User: ADDRD9ULPFVEJ
I picked this book up 9 years after the copyright date. Worth the read? Absolutely. Not because it is a well-written book; it is not particularly. Not because Armstrong's attitudes and resentments make for a warm and fuzzy story; they are, though, the bedrock of his success. The book will give you perspective about what can happen in the decade plus beyond a serious cancer diagnosis. Even if you are not a big cyclist fan, you can follow the 2009 Tour De France carrying with you with at least one version of the back story. It makes it infinitely more interesting.
I particularly recommend this book for those who love someone at any stage of cancer diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship. Armstrong's response to cancer are the words of every man's and every woman's journey through this disease. Sometimes verbatim. I have just seen an extremely close friend through a cancer diagnosis and treatment and, like most of us, know far too many people who are coping with this disease. I have underlined every phrase spoken in the book that my friend has also spoken. My book is heavily underlined. Armstrong may have more lung capacity, but their drive to kick cancer is equal. This is an extremely important message to those facing cancer and for those who love them.
"Highly Motivating"
2009-05-10
- Reviewed By User: AAIFQ9EBDRV53
Highly motivating story of one of the world's elite athletes who suffered cancer throughout his body, conquered the cancer, and came back to win the Tour de France, the most grueling, physically demanding sport event on Earth. You do not have to be a cyclist, or an athlete, to enjoy this book.
Harry Carpenter, author of The Genie Within: Your Subconscious Mind. The Genie Within: Your Subconcious Mind--How It Works and How to Use It
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"Great story, great book"
"Great book about beating cancer. Not good for cycling enthusiast."
"Begin Now to Enhance 2009 Tour De France Enjoyment"