5 stars (An inspiring and honest at the real Lance Armstrong) - Just as good as his first book, this book is a great "pick me up". It is good to learn a little about the dynamics of the Tour de France and how the result of one man standing on the podium is the work of many - often thankless. A real insight to what sets Armstrong apart, yet making him still so human. Definitely recommend! 3 stars (Very Inspirational) - Overall, it was a great book. Since I had read the first one, I felt it was a little repetitive, but you can never get enough inspiration, encouragement and motivation from Lance Armstrong. 5 stars (Thank You Lance) - Lance Armstrong shows in both this and "It's not about the bike" that he really is an average Joe deep inside. He shows the same fears, questions the same problems, and makes you feel that he could be your next door neighbor or a friend at work. He shows that with all he's done that what really matters is being honest, caring, and human when others may not. Thank you Mr. Armstong for giving so many people hope, and showing the rest that we can help do more. ... Broadway :: Biography & Autobiography & General :: United States :: Sports - General :: Patients :: Motivational & Inspirational :: General :: Diseases - Cancer :: Cyclists :: Ca :: Every Second Counts
5 stars (An Inspirational Story and Individual!) - The book covers Lance Armstrong's life - from birth, to his first bike, initial cycling successes, cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, returning to cycling to win the Tour de France, and becoming a first-time father. The book is hard to put down, and well-worth reading. Lance's mother was only 17 when he was born, played a very large role in his development, and continues to be very close to him. His father left before Lance reached his second birthday, and she worked two jobs while finishing school and raising Lance. She taught Lance never to quit. Lance got his first bike at age seven, and loved it. In high-school he tried football (not coordinated enough), then swimming (the 12-year-old was initially put in with 7-year-olds) and soon became quite good. At age thirteen Lance entered and won his first jr. triathalon, followed by another in Houston, and by age 15 was entering adult competitions, going from 15th place the first year to 5th the second. Lance began earning $20,000/year as a competitor, and then ended up winning the World Championship in Norway. Before this happened, however, Lance had to learn racing tactics (eg. saving himself until close to the end), and as often as not became too eager and faded before the finish. Then came cancer - described by Lance as the "best thing that happened to me." Early symptoms were attributed to "bicycle injury," or "flu." However, after coughing up blood, Lance sought help - eventually resulting in the diagnosis of advanced testicular cancer which had spread to the lungs (12 locations) and his brain (2 locations). Initial testical removal and chemotherapy took place in Austin, with little adverse impact. Getting a second opinion took him to Houston, and a third in Indianapolis, where brain surgery and much more aggressive chemotherapy were undertaken. Lance not only lost all his hair, but also ended up with prolonged daily retching. Along the way, Lance ... Berkley Trade :: Biography & Autobiography & General :: United States :: Sports - General :: Specific Groups - Special Needs :: Patients :: Diseases - Cancer :: Cyclists :: Cycling :: It-s Not About the Bike- My Journey Back to Life
This eBook tells the story of how Paul Kirk cured himself of Cancer using alternative therapy, after refusing surgery and chemotherapy and how he is helping others to help themselves. An excerpt from the booklet ?# "Cancer Saved my Life" A BIRTHDAY PRESENTTHAT CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER Not long after my 40th birthday, I was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer and given six months to live... Harmony Holdings :: cancer :: saved :: my :: life :: harmony :: holdings :: home :: education :: health :: nutrition :: cancersavedmylife deluxe :: Cancer Saved My Life