Lance Armstrong

This readable biography of Lance Armstrong surveys his legendary cycling career as well as the details of his life outside of cycling.

The son of a single mother and born in a run-down housing project, American athlete Lance Armstrong emerged from decidedly modest beginnings. Four decades later, Armstrong has established himself as not only one of the world's greatest and most successful athletes, but also as an activist for charitable causes. Through the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Armstrong supports cancer research and treatment while he serves as the ultimate inspiration for other athletes and cancer survivors.

Lance Armstrong: A Biography provides a detailed treatment of Armstrong's life, from the lasting influences of his boyhood and the early years of his competitive training, to his battle with cancer, his divorce, and the birth of his fifth child during his second comeback to professional cycling. The book portrays him both as a champion athlete and a family man, and gives a candid assessment of his career, including Armstrong's less successful periods.

Series Foreword
Introduction
Timeline: Events in the Life of Lance Armstrong
Chapter 1: A Unique Cyclist
Chapter 2: Personal Background
Chapter 3: Starting Out
Chapter 4: Cycles and Life Cycles
Chapter 5: Surviving Cancer
Chapter 6: Great Wins and Great Losses
Chapter 7: Accusations and Testing
Chapter 8: LiveSTRONG
Chapter 9: Plans for the Future
Appendix: Sports Awards and Landmark Races
Further Reading
Index