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This autobiographical book is the sequel to Armstrong’s first novel and recounts his journey through the last three Tour de France championships and his views on life and survival. Summary Of Every Second Counts                                                                                                             The quintessence of his life’s experiences, Every Second Counts is a book that provides an insider’s view of how a professional team is created and run. It provides wholesome information about the sport of cycling, for the uninitiated. The rigors of training and the complexities of incorporating young riders and blending them successfully into a competitive team are all part of the ethos that Lance Armstrong presents. The book is rich with the talk of the emotions, fears, and travails associated with the professional world that Armstrong dominated, even at a time when the arena was rich with talent. The book provides some insights into his emotions as he juxtaposes the highs and the lows that he has been through, including his victories and his failed marriage, and even the allegations of drug usage. Though guarded while talking about his personal life, he talks about his unsuccessful marriage. He also expresses his feelings about parenthood, and shares his perspective on victory and loss, religion, and his philosophy of life. Armstrong mentions that overcoming cancer, one of mankind’s most dreaded enemies, has had a terrific impact on his thinking. He instills a sense of obligation in all his readers and tells them to reach out to other cancer patients, who need monetary and emotional help. The book contains details of the work that he has done for his cancer foundation.                                                                                                                                                               Every Second Counts was written in collaboration with Sally Jenkins and released in 2003. The book has been written in narrative style and received a mainly positive response upon its release. About Lance Armstrong Edward Lance Armstrong is an American road racing cyclist who overcame cancer and won seven consecutive Tour de France races. Lance Armstrong’s first book was It’s Not About The Bike: My Journey Back To Life, which was written in collaboration with Sally Jenkins, after which came Every Second Counts. Lance’s writing has a charming yet unpretentious flow as he discusses instances from his life in a very pragmatic sense. Born in Texas on September 18, 1971, Lance Edward Armstrong began his career as a swimmer at the early age of 12. After participating for a while in triathlon competitions, he realized his flair for cycling. Edward’s career took a backseat when at the age of 25 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Despite developing cancer stage 3, which had pervaded his lungs and brain, Lance had a miraculous recovery and went on to win many more cycling championships. Lance Armstrong married Sheryl Crow and has two daughters and a son. He founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997, for the care of those affected by cancer.