This book didn't disappoint as the follow up to the inspirational and enjoyable "It's not about the Bike".

I found the book riveting, for the most part, and couldn't tear myself away. I started it this morning, and read it throughout the day.

Like Faith I was really interested in his descriptions of the Tour de France - it did make me want to watch it, and his training for the tour. The passages about his Tour legs left me on the edge of my seat.

If I have one criticism, it's that I found some of the writing which wasn't about biking a bit wordy and repetitive. However, if I was a cancer victim or survivor I would probably find comfort and inspiration from his words.

It's worth a read, but as Sid says, I would recommend reading 'It's not about the Bike' first.

It crossed my mind that this book might be a little bit of a letdown after my reaction to his first biographical work (see my garrulous, glowing, gushing review). However, I can't really say that it was. My only real criticism is that it felt a bit disjointed at times or he glossed over some parts that I would have liked more detail on.

This guy makes me want to become a major afficinado of the Tour de France. He makes it sound so interesting (better than watching it on tv, all that insider info).

Oh, and besides cycling there's that stuff about life after cancer ;) Very interesting to hear Lance's views on spirituality, life, etc. and how he feels toward the disease and others going through battles with it.

One of the highlights of this book for me (and there were many others), was Lance's description of training for the Tour. One day he did a huge mountain climb, with a friend in a car following. Sleet etc. Get to the top, guy in car is like, thank goodness, let's get out of here. Lance feels that he doesn't "know" the mountain intimately enough and decides he's going back down to cycle back up. He does so.
Every night he emails a coach all of the data from his bike computer. The coach then emails back feedback. He gets an email saying something was wrong with the data, there were 2 sets for the big climb. Lance: yep. Pause. Coach: You didn't. Lance: yep. Pause. Coach: You sick fuck.
I loved that!

The follow up to It's Not About The Bike, which detailed his fight with cancer. This one deals with his life and struggles after winning that fight and also covers his subsequent five Tour de France wins.

If you liked the first book, you'll likely enjoy this one as well. Anyone with an interest in Lance, cancer survivorship or bike racing will get something out of this one. Suggest starting with his first book and going from there.