Post 7

 When assigned school reading, one is quick to judge it with a negative connotation. But this assignment was different, it allowed an individual to incorporate his/her interest or hobbies into the reading. For me this is a main reason on why i read it in its entirety. I felt connected to the book by relating it to my own life. I would recommend this book too any avid sports maniac, or one with a true love for reading.Then the book shows how sports and cancer can be so closely related, the drive for one another. It reminds me all too much of my cousin and what she went through with her cancer,I can only imagine what type of hero Lance Armstrong can be. " I thought I knew what fear was, until I hear the words You have cancer,"(70). It shows how life can be taken at an instance, he then refers to "Life is long-hopefully,"(214). which also eludes to the previous point. But then tells "Pain is temporary,". No matter how much pain he was in he kept fighting and that is why he is alive today.

Post 6

As I near the end of my New York Times Bestseller, I begin to realize some common everyday notions. Lance credits family and friends as a reason for being alive today. They provided constant support along with positive morale. He would have been dead without all these people in his life, always by his side, helping through the good and the bad. As I compare this book to my life, I can realize that even though sometimes you want to punch your siblings or argue with a dad, family and friends will always be there for love and support, that is the main reason for Lance Armstrong's dedication, and for my life.

Post 5

As Lance Armstrong and Sally Jenkins teamed up to write this best seller, they seem to address the life story of Lance Armstrong and how he prevailed through some of the toughest obstacles known to man today. He conquered something many thought impossible from a normal man, let alone a cancer patient.


Questions
1. How would you(reader) react to the news of cancer, in Lance's situation?


I would have tried to do the same thing Lance Armstrong did. He showed that he had heart and determination to finish what he started.


2. What drove Lance to continue on this path of greatness?


3. Which proved to be harder, Tour de France or cancer? Why?


4. How did the doping scandal affect your willingness to race?


5.  How did Lance manage to make this miracle comeback?

Post 4

I am Lance Armstrong, I livestrong, while fighting the disease that had once taken over my whole life. I have worked to overcome and fight this disease ridden controversy which has been the steroids.  I have been fighting with these people for years trying to stake my claim, that I have not injected these lethal substances into my body. I am all natural and have achieved the success due to hard work, determination, and courage. With all the Tour de Frances, you would think I would be receiving praise and love from fans and the world on this acc\omphlishment, but no. I am forced to live with the burden of steroids looming over my head.


This parody is an attempt to make fun of the amount Lance Armstrong and Sally Jenkins use "I", and the suspected 'roid use by Lance Armstrong.

Post 3

This is me reading my book after a long day of food and candy!

This is a photo of my cousin, who in common with Lance Armstrong, is a cancer survivor.

Lance grew up in the plains of Texas, learning to become the 4-time Tour De France winner.

This is a representation of the yellow jersey that the leg leader of the Tour De France would wear.

I could not produce my own Teen Mom picture, but Lance Armstrong had to survivor his whole life without a father figure.

Post 2

The first sentence reads "I want to die at a hundred years old with an American flag on my back and the star of Texas on my helmet, after screaming down an Alpine descent on a bicycle at 75 miles per hour". This sentence sets the mood for the first chapter, as Lance Armstrong seems to have a good sense of pride, while telling about the horrors and thoughts racing through his mind. The major character introduced so far are Dr. Reeves, the one who breaks the news to Lance. The storyteller is Lance Armstrong as he tells his tale. The first impression is very sad, and like a horror movie. This story is being told because it of the significance that Lance Armstrong presents to the world. As a international icon, his will and determination help him fight a disease in which many can not survive.

Post 1 (It's Not About the Bike)

The book I have chosen to read during the 4th quarter is It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong with Sally Jenkins. I made this decision because I can relate to the author with a family member that is now in relapse and he is a big time sports guy. The cover of this book makes the reader feel as if he is getting ready for a long journey throughout the reading, a serious and information cover, with a few words listed that describe Lance Armstrong. If one were just judge a book by its cover, than they would be reading this book.