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It's not about the bike : my journey back to life -
Lance Armstrong with Sally Jenkins.
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description
New York : Berkley Books, 2001.
289 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Annotations:
- "Now includes new chapter on Tour de France 2000 & Olympics"--Cover.
Best Books:
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, 2006 ; American Library Association-YALSA; United States
Public Library Catalog, Twelfth Edition, 2004 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Upper Grade
Book Level 6.7
Accelerated Reader Points 15
Reading Counts-Scholastic
Interest Level High School
Reading Level 8
Title Point Value 20
Lexile Measure 890
Reviews:
- Tom Adamich (KLIATT Review, January 2002 (Vol. 36, No. 1))
Lance Armstrong presents a poignant, direct view of competition, determination, and satisfaction (both personal and professional) in this autobiographical sketch of bike racing and cancer survival. Armstrong's cocky, often tongue-in-cheek writing style mirrors his success as one of the world's best Grand Prix cyclists. He speaks candidly about his recovery from testicular cancer (which had migrated into his lymph glands and abdomen). He gives credit to his family (including his mother, wife, and newborn son) as well as his inner strength as an athlete for his recovery and continued vitality. It's Not About the Bike would be an effective addition to any contemporary literature course or in a health class context (i.e., good medical descriptions). Also, life skills classes could benefit from the motivational messages Armstrong presents throughout the book. Category: Biography & Personal Narrative. KLIATT Codes: JSA--Recommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2000, Berkley, 289p. illus., $13.00. Ages 13 to adult. Subjects:
- Armstrong, Lance.
Cyclists--United States Biography.
Cancer--Patients--United States Biography.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | GV1051.A76 A3 2001 |
2002276273 |
796.6/2/092 B |
0425179613 9780425179611 |