During another twister, Dorothy is hit on the head by a gate and once again whisked away to the Land of Oz. With Milton Berle, Herschel Bernardi, Paul Ford, Margaret Hamilton. However, I can't help but think that if I had read the book just after it was released I would have given it 5 stars. Journey Back to Oz: Directed by Hal Sutherland. Please don't get me wrong, whatever the doubts - he acheived a massive feat to combat cancer and then to win the Tour de France and parts of this book are very inspirational. On another note, I did also think that she was a dead ringer for his mother! Also, he talks at length about his soulmate wife Kik and his 'fairytale' marriage which ended shortly after the book was released - I knew this before I started to read it and therefore the words seem a bit empty. I'm not sure what to believe in terms of did he or didn't he but the element of doubt certainly taints the enjoyment of the read. I read this book at a funny(in the peculiar sense) time just as he announced that he was going to stop contesting the drug allegations and also just as Tyler Hamilton's book came out which contains some quite damning comments about him (Aug 2012). You may be an athlete or not, this book will leave you hungry for a little more adventure in your life.

This story is about beating all odds, to never give up and keep moving in face of every adversity. It has its own fair share of splendid moments of awe. This is a beautifully written book in which Lance carries you with him during each phase of his life. In the darkest moments of your life, it’s the passion, desire to win, desire to survive that keeps you moving. And could there be anything worse than facing cancer, just as soon as you were about to peak in your career, with just a 40% chance of getting out of it alive. The book takes you on a journey, through the life of someone with a lonesome childhood and his dedication towards cycling. The name of the book says it all, It’s not about the bike. A cycling legend, but what is it that makes him who he is. Lance Armstrong, a name most of us would have heard for various reasons.

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