![]() ![]() What is at least an inspiring story, is at its best a true portrayal of what cancer patients young and old face everyday. He was young, strong, an athlete, single, well-off from his racing revenues and he faced a very poor prognosis. At 25, already an elite international bike racer, he was diagnosed with a virulent form of testicular cancer that spread to other parts of his body, including his brain, before it was stopped. He grew up in Texas and trains there and in Europe, a world-class athlete. Lance Armstrong, for those of you who may not know, is a two time Tour De France winner, post cancer, as well as a new Dad and Olympian. In other words, you need to know I have the T-shirt, been there, doing that. I have cancer and you need to know that because Lance Armstrong had cancer, too, and this is a review of his book about his treatments and triumph over this disease. Well, in this case, I am breaking character. I'm supposed to tell you what I think and sign off, leaving you to decide whether I am accurate or fair. ![]() Revealing too much about a reviewer is a no no in the book review biz. It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life Review | It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong ![]()
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