Review "The Blind Side" By Michael Lewis
"The Blind Side" is Michael Lewis' book about football and the evolution of the left tackle position. It is the story of the changes in the game over time, discussing how coaches and players and systems changed the game to what it is today.
But it is also the story of one person - Michael Oher (pronounced oar) who was a young, semi-homeless man in Memphis was swept along by a series of events that no one could foresee. He was taken off the streets and to a wealthy, private, Christian school in Memphis when a boy he was staying with was taken there at his dying Mother's wish. Michael was admitted and after working hard to get his academics in order was allowed to play sports. He was soon adopted by a rich, white family who were Ole Miss alums. While Michael dreamed of playing basketball growing up, his future lay on the football field as a left tackle.
If you enjoy college football or the NFL then you would enjoy this book. Especially if you are (like me) a fan of SEC college football - because part of the story of Michael Oher covers his recruiting process and has entertaining descriptions of various SEC coaches.
But the human story of Michael Oher goes beyond football and is a moving and important story. He was a person that society had basically given up on at some point. But by chance he found education, a loving family, and a future.
Overall, an entertaining and enjoyable read, but for football fans only.
But it is also the story of one person - Michael Oher (pronounced oar) who was a young, semi-homeless man in Memphis was swept along by a series of events that no one could foresee. He was taken off the streets and to a wealthy, private, Christian school in Memphis when a boy he was staying with was taken there at his dying Mother's wish. Michael was admitted and after working hard to get his academics in order was allowed to play sports. He was soon adopted by a rich, white family who were Ole Miss alums. While Michael dreamed of playing basketball growing up, his future lay on the football field as a left tackle.
If you enjoy college football or the NFL then you would enjoy this book. Especially if you are (like me) a fan of SEC college football - because part of the story of Michael Oher covers his recruiting process and has entertaining descriptions of various SEC coaches.
But the human story of Michael Oher goes beyond football and is a moving and important story. He was a person that society had basically given up on at some point. But by chance he found education, a loving family, and a future.
Overall, an entertaining and enjoyable read, but for football fans only.
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