Armstrong's War is a great read for fans of Lance Armstrong or those interested in the world of professional cycling. The book provides a deep insight into the life, struggles, and controversial doping allegations of the world's most accomplished athlete. Coyle's narrative style takes readers on a rollercoaster ride from the lowest points in Armstrong's life to the pinnacle of his sixth straight victory in the Tour de France. Through Coyle's storytelling, readers get to witness Armstrong's determination, resilience, and sheer will to win. Armstrong's War highlights the Darwinian world of professional bike racing, where athletes compete fiercely and the sport chooses them.

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“A velvety mix of vivid, sophisticated prose, Raymond Carver’s unerring eye for nuance, and John Irving’s irreverent, unflinching humor….An intimate look inside the maelstrom of professional cycling.”— Boston Globe   Daniel Coyne’s New York Times bestseller Lance Armstrong’s War takes a fascinating, in-depth  look at a staggeringly talented yet  flawed sports hero as he faced his greatest a record sixth straight Tour de France victory. Now with a new epilogue covering Armstrong's quest to win an 8th Tour de France, this “intimate, insightful, unflinching look at the greatest athlete of our time” (Jon Krakauer) explores the remarkable drive and accomplishments of a controversial champion—a must read for fans of John Feinstein and David Halberstam, as well as readers of Lance Armstrong’s own It’s Not About the Bike and Every Second Counts .

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