Armstrong, Lance. It's not about the bike; my journey back to life.

Berkley. 289p. illus. c2000. 0-425-17961-3. $13.00. JSA

Lance Armstrong presents a poignant, direct view of competition, determination, and satisfaction (both personal and professional) in this autobiographical sketch of bike racing and cancer survival. Armstrong's cocky, often tongue-in-cheek writing style mirrors his success as one of the world's best Grand Prix cyclists. He speaks candidly about his recovery from testicular cancer (which had migrated into his lymph glands and abdomen). He gives credit to his family (including his mother, wife, and newborn son) as well as his inner strength as an athlete for his recovery and continued vitality.

It's Not About the Bike would be an effective addition to any contemporary literature course or in a health class context (i.e., good medical descriptions). Also, life skills classes could benefit from the motivational messages Armstrong presents throughout the book. Tom Adamich, Tech. Serv., Stetson Univ. College of Law, S. Pasadena, CA