Description
Discover the inspiring story of resilience and triumph in 'The Blind Side'. This captivating book transcends the typical jock narrative, offering readers a unique blend of heartfelt storytelling and sociological insight. Michael Oher’s remarkable journey from a troubled childhood as one of thirteen siblings born to a mother battling addiction, to becoming one of the most highly compensated athletes in the National Football League, is not just a tale of sports success but a testament to the profound impacts of love, family, and opportunity.
In this powerful narrative, you will explore how Michael's life transforms through the unwavering support from a privileged family that gives him hope and a path to a brighter future. As he learns the nuances of football, he discovers the indispensable role he plays as the protector on the field — safeguarding the quarterback's blind side. This riveting examination of courage, talent, and the importance of community will leave you inspired and moved.
Published by W W Norton & Company in 2010, this brand-new paperback edition spans 352 pages, packed with rich insights and an updated afterword for deeper understanding. Don’t miss the chance to add this motivational story to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393330472
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Description:
It's not a jock book. It's not a sociology book. It's a
storybook about modern society, ancient virtues, and the power of
love, money and talent to do a little good." -- Jay Hancock,
Baltimore Sun
One day Michael Oher will be among the most highly paid athletes
in the National Football League. When we first meet him, he is one
of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not
know his real name, his father, his birthday, or how to read or
write. He takes up football, and school, after a rich, white,
evangelical family plucks him from the streets. Then two great
forces alter Oher: the family's love and the evolution of
professional football itself into a game in which the quarterback
must be protected at any cost. Our protagonist becomes the
priceless package of size, speed, and agility necessary to guard
the quarterback's greatest vulnerability: his blind side.
This paperback edition contains a brand-new 2007 afterword.
In this powerful narrative, you will explore how Michael's life transforms through the unwavering support from a privileged family that gives him hope and a path to a brighter future. As he learns the nuances of football, he discovers the indispensable role he plays as the protector on the field — safeguarding the quarterback's blind side. This riveting examination of courage, talent, and the importance of community will leave you inspired and moved.
Published by W W Norton & Company in 2010, this brand-new paperback edition spans 352 pages, packed with rich insights and an updated afterword for deeper understanding. Don’t miss the chance to add this motivational story to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393330472
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Description:
It's not a jock book. It's not a sociology book. It's a
storybook about modern society, ancient virtues, and the power of
love, money and talent to do a little good." -- Jay Hancock,
Baltimore Sun
One day Michael Oher will be among the most highly paid athletes
in the National Football League. When we first meet him, he is one
of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not
know his real name, his father, his birthday, or how to read or
write. He takes up football, and school, after a rich, white,
evangelical family plucks him from the streets. Then two great
forces alter Oher: the family's love and the evolution of
professional football itself into a game in which the quarterback
must be protected at any cost. Our protagonist becomes the
priceless package of size, speed, and agility necessary to guard
the quarterback's greatest vulnerability: his blind side.
This paperback edition contains a brand-new 2007 afterword.