Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong's War is the extraordinary story of greatness pushed to its limits; a vivid, behind-the-scenes portrait of perhaps the most accomplished athlete of our time as he vies for a historic sixth straight victory in the toughest sporting event on the planet. It is the true story of a superlative sports figure fighting on all fronts—made newly vulnerable by age, fate, fame, doping allegations, a painful divorce, and an unprecedented army of challengers—while mastering the exceedingly difficult trick of being Lance Armstrong, a combination of world-class athlete, celebrity, regular guy, and, for many Americans, secular saint.

With a new afterword by the author, featuring in-depth reporting on:

• Armstrong's unprecedented seventh consecutive Tour de France victory
• New blood doping allegations
• Armstrong's continuing personal and legal battles, and his retirement

A fascinating journey through the little-known landscape of professional bike racing, Lance Armstrong's War provides a hugely insightful look into the often inspiring, always surprising core of a remarkable athlete and the world that shapes him.

Since the release of his megabestseller, It’s Not About the Bike, Lance Armstrong has enjoyed a new series of thrilling rides, including the birth of his twin daughters, being chosen as Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, and extending his string of Tour victories to a record-tying fifth in 2003. 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.

Armstrong’s previous book recounted his journey from a grim diagnosis of testicular cancer, which had spread to his lungs and brain, to a stunning recovery that culminated in his winning the 1999 Tour de France—the ultimate evidence that he had also won a daunting battle with death. His new book addresses the equally daunting challenge of living in the aftermath of this experience and making the most of every breath of life. Armstrong candidly discusses his prickly relationship with the French and the ultimately disproved accusations of doping within his Tour de France team, and he writes about his recent achievements, including celebrating five years of cancer survival and how he restored a magnificent chapel in his beloved Spain.

A fresh perspective on the spirit of survivors everywhere, Every Second Counts will invigorate and enthrall Armstrong’s millions of admirers.

BACK ON THE BIKE

LANCE ARMSTRONG is the premier cyclist in sports history. But the road to victory has not been smooth, which makes his story all the more compelling.

In 1991 he was the National Amateur Cycling Champion, and a professional career seemed guaranteed. But a grim diagnosis of cancer in 1996 threatened to cut the career -- and his life -- short. With the help of family, friends, and a dedicated team of doctors, Lance began the hard work not only to beat the disease, but to get back on the bike.

By the summer of 1999 Lance was not only back, he was leading the pack to his first Tour de France win. And he hasn't stopped winning since that sweet victory.

"’Lance hates losing, but is not afraid of it.’" This fearless approach gave Lance the freedom to take the risks required to achieve peak performance and to continue to seek improvement even while at the top of his sport."
--from How Lance Does It

What is the secret to someone like Lance Armstrong’s consistent and phenomenal success? Is it something you’re born with, or is it something that can be acquired, developed, and perfected? Author Brad Kearns observes four success factors in Armstrong that can provide inspiration and direction to help you live like a champion every day.

No magic tricks, silly acronyms, mind games, or gimmicks. How Lance Does It captures the pure essence of Armstrong from every angle, including the secrets for harnessing your own inner strength in every challenge you face, from business to parenting to stress management.

"Brad Kearns has a refreshing perspective on peak performance that he captures eloquently in his writing. While being intensely competitive and focused on winning is great, Kearns reminds us that our greatest rewards come when we are motivated by pure love of the experience."
--Lance Armstrong

In 1996, 25-year-old Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer which had spread to his abdomen, lungs, and brain - he was given a fifty-fifty chance of survival. Join Biography for the inspiring story of Lance's comeback, from diagnosis to rehabilitation to victory. Candid interviews with Armstrong's mother, wife, coach, and closest friends attest to the incredible courage and drive of the Texan who triumphed, despite brain surgery and four punishing rounds of chemotherapy. Striking footage of Lance in action testifies to his talent and his magic.

American Chopper: The Series profiles the lives of New York natives Paul Teutul Sr. and his son Paul Jr. of Orange County Choppers, creators of the worlds most outragous custom motorcycles. Each episode captures the day-to-day drama of this volitile father and son team as they battle impossble deadlines and each other and push the envelope of motorcycle design and fabrication. From heated arguments and humorous antics...to creative setbacks and artistic triumphs, American Chopper: The Series celebrates one family's struggle to acheive the American dream. Episode 7: On this episode of American Chopper, OCC visits Nike Headquarters in search of inspiration for their next project, a chopper tribute to six-time Tour De France Champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong and his Livestrong Foundation. But will a major setback derail the ambitious project and force Paulie to have to get back to basics and build the complex gas tank on his own?

American Chopper: The Series profiles the lives of New York natives Paul Teutul Sr. and his son Paul Jr. of Orange County Choppers, creators of the worlds most outragous custom motorcycles. Each episode captures the day-to-day drama of this volitile father and son team as they battle impossble deadlines and each other and push the envelope of motorcycle design and fabrication. From heated arguments and humorous antics...to creative setbacks and artistic triumphs, American Chopper: The Series celebrates one family's struggle to acheive the American dream. Episode 8: On this episode of American Chopper, The Tour De France is in its final stages as work continues on Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Bike. But when the bike returns, will engine problems leave the bike in last place? Or can Junior beat the clock in time to fix the mystery problems and present the gift to Lance on The Tonight Show?