Lance Armstrong

Informationen zum Autor Paula Johanson is a Canadian writer. A graduate of the University of Victoria with an MA in Canadian literature, she has worked as a security guard, a short order cook, a teacher, newspaper writer, and more. As well as editing books and teaching materials, she has run an organic-method small farm with her spouse, raised gifted twins, and cleaned university dormitories. In addition to novels and stories, she is the author of forty-two books written for educational publishers, among them The Paleolithic Revolution and Women Writers from the series Defying Convention: Women Who Changed The World. Johanson is an active member of SF Canada, the national association of science fiction and fantasy authors. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Introduction Timeline: Events in the Life of Lance Armstrong Chapter 1: A Unique CyclistChapter 2: Personal BackgroundChapter 3: Starting OutChapter 4: Cycles and Life CyclesChapter 5: Surviving CancerChapter 6: Great Wins and Great LossesChapter 7: Accusations and TestingChapter 8: LiveSTRONGChapter 9: Plans for the Future Appendix: Sports Awards and Landmark Races Further Reading Index ...

Klappentext

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.

Inhalt

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