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This is the story of a journey from inauspicious beginnings through triumph, tragedy, transformation, and transcendence. It is the personal story of Lance Armstrong's life so far, from childhood through early success, nearly fatal cancer, recovery, survivorship, more triumph (victory in the 1999 Tour de France), marriage, and first-time fatherhood.
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Continuing the inspiring story begun in his first book, Every Second Counts captures the mind-set of a man who has beaten incredible odds and considers each day an opportunity for excellence.
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Lance Armstrong has become the most admired athlete in the world. His heroic survival from deadly cancer and his hard-fought triumphs in the bicycle race that is thought to be the most grueling endurance test in sports are a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. A treasured keepsake-filled with never-before-seen pictures and revealing insights by the people who know him best-this volume is a celebration in words and photographs of Lance Armstrong's indomitable will and champion's heart. In these pages you will find: · Intimate pictures of Lance Armstrong in competition and off the bike-taken with friends and family, coaches, and fellow cyclists-as well as stunning full-color views capturing the grandeur of the sport, by cycling's top photographer, Graham Watson · A text by Sally Jenkins, who wrote Lance Armstrong's #1 bestseller, It's Not About the Bike · A moving introduction by the man who in 2002 was selected as Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year," whose confrontation with death taught him-and all those he has inspired-how to face life's challenges with courage, perseverance, and hope.
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