Gino Bartali, de leeuw van Toscane : het verzwegen verhaal van de wielrenner die de grootste comeback in de Tour de France-geschiedenis maakte en die tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog een geheime held was in het Italiaanse verzet.

Most stories highlight his cycling achievements, but this book sheds light on his quiet heroism during WWII. I'm curious what motivated this specific focus.

His bravery during the war added a new layer to how I see him — not just as an athlete, but as a person of profound courage. How did others interpret his legacy?

The narrative felt both factual and engaging, making me wonder about the research process behind portraying such a nuanced figure.