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The Blind Side
- Evolution of a Game
- Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Sports
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Publisher's Summary
In football, as in life, the value we place on people changes with the rules of the games they play.
When we first meet the young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story, he is one of 13 children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or any of the things a child might learn in school. And he has no serious experience playing organized football.
What changes? He takes up football, and school, after a rich, Evangelical, Republican family plucks him from the mean streets.
Their love is the first great force that alters the world’s perception of the boy, whom they adopt. The second force is the evolution of professional football itself.
In The Blind Side, Lewis shows us a largely unanalyzed but inexorable trend in football working its way down from the pros to the high school game, where it collides with the life of a single young man to produce a narrative of great and surprising power.
Critic Reviews
“[Lewis] is advancing a new genre of journalism.” (George F. Will, New York Times Book Review)
“...works on three levels. First as a shrewd analysis of the NFL; second, as an exposé of the insanity of big-time college football recruiting; and, third, as a moving portrait of the positive effect that love, family, and education can have in reversing the path of a life that was destined to be lived unhappily and, most likely, end badly.” (Wes Lukowsky, Booklist)
"As he did so memorably for baseball in Moneyball, Lewis takes a statistical X-ray of the hidden substructure of football, outlining the invisible doings of unsung players that determine the outcome more than the showy exploits of point scorers.... Lewis probes the fascinating question of whether football is a matter of brute force or subtle intellect." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Leland
- 03-20-11
Another great book by Michael Lewis
I'm not a big reader, just an engineer with a long commute. I purchased the book because I enjoyed reading "Moneyball" when my daughters played softball. The knowledge from the book helped in the coaching of my daughters, but also in the way I worked with others. I hoped "Blind Side" would do the same, while telling a great story about a loving family and a child, who needed a break.
The "Blind Side" starts with an understanding of how the game of football was changed by players like Lawrence Taylor. Whether you like football or not, this is a great story of how one person affects a system or an industry. LT forced coaches to give greater consideration to their individual offensive linemen, who previously had just been known for being big and heavy. Like "Moneyball", we learn how this simply inequity in the game was discovered and exploited. The change in the game set the stage for a young Memphis kid with a bleak future to become a national prospect.
The story of Michael Oher could be it's own book (and it is, now that he wrote an autobiography). Inside that wonderful story are great supporting characters, the Tuohy family. The book is far more honest about the intentions of everybody than the movie, and for that; it's worth the time to listen. You'll see how Leigh Anne is the key to Michael Oher in many ways, but the one story as remarkable as Michael is that of Sean Tuohy. That's a story hinted at, but never told in the book. What's for certain is Sean Tuohy truly believes in paying it forward. His willingness to help others is obvious, and I suspect part of the reason of his success. Certainly, it was a major part of Michael Oher's success.
As they say, the book is better than the movie, but this one is good even after seeing the movie. Perhaps its even better to see the movie first. If you liked the movie, and you read through this review; buy the book.
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- Chris
- 10-12-09
Touching and Informative
This was a fantastic book. As the title suggests, I was stunned to hear the details of Michael Oher's background. I was expecting more of a x's and o's type of story about the evolution of the left tackle position. The information in that area was used instead to reinforce Oher's value to the NFL and those around him.
This was a very well written book that is both socially and historically informative. The limited information on the evolution of the "Blind Side" is not abundant, but it is thouroughly informative. The emphasis on Michael Oher's background, and his relationship with the Tuohy family is eye-opening.
Don't wait for the movie, listen to triumph of the human spirit unabridged.
P.S. The dictation by Hoye was great, I loved his cajun accent.
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- V. Brown
- 03-14-08
a very human sports story
this book can alter the way you watch a football game. You WILL notice the line play and the constant pressure of rusher to get to the QB. Beneath all that is a another, very different story of a quiet young man of unique physical gifts and of abject neglect and poverty. The football teams want him for what he can become: an all pro left tackle. He is used to a solitary, impoverished life of fending for himself; he distrusts those who can help him with food clothing and shelter. Point and counter-point, Lewis writes a true story that is compelling to hear. A tale very very well told.
6 people found this helpful
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- Bret
- 02-16-10
Outstanding!
Not only a great story about Michael Oher and his adopted family, but a unique perspective on the evolution of football and specifically the left tackle position. I've yet to even see the movie, but the book is fantastic.
5 people found this helpful
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- Lowly customer
- 01-12-10
Excellent
Not only was this a great telling of a heartwarming story of a family openning their arms to a downtrodden unlikely stranger, but it also tied in a great analysis of the evolution of pro football.
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- Robert
- 08-30-09
Heart Warming
A good story about football, a great story that shows what can happen when a child is given a chance to succeed by those who care. I laughed until I had tears and at the same time my heart ached for Michael Ohr a young man who just needed a chance at life. Michael Lewis incorporates the world of pro-football with one of the best human interst stories you will ever listen to. Stephen Hoye is outstanding as the narrator. Have listened to this one twice.
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- Jane
- 10-01-12
This author is wonderful!
I can’t believe he makes nonfiction so entertaining and engaging.
Several times I didn’t want to stop reading. Several times I was laughing out loud. Part of his talent is “finding” a good subject to write about. I can see why they made this into a movie. Although I was disappointed that the movie had a scene that was not in the book. But that’s a minor point and relates to the movie, not the book. The story of Michael Oher is such a feel good story. However, the end of the book is sad when showing the details about his early childhood.
The book was published five years ago. I wish there was something bringing us up to date with what happened to Michael since then. When I finished the book I found myself online doing searches to learn more about what happened to him.
I am not a sports fan and don’t watch football, but I really enjoyed this book. Actually I am now a little more interested in the sport. When I saw a football game on TV recently, my first question was who is playing left tackle, and I wanted to watch him.
STORY BRIEF:
The book starts out with some history about the passing game and Lawrence Taylor’s skill at sacking quarterbacks. That created the need for a left tackle to protect the quarterback’s blind side. The first player who could stop Lawrence was a guy who wrestled steers on a cattle ranch. He was big yet light-footed fast. Most of this book is the story about Michael Oher. He was homeless for most of his childhood, but through a stroke of luck ended up at a private Christian high school. Within two years, Sean and Leigh Ann Tuohy invited him to live with them. He needed a full time tutor to survive class work which they provided. They later adopted him. Michael had the perfect body and skills for the left tackle position. Some additional history about high school, college, and pro football is provided during and after the Michael story.
NARRATOR: Stephen Hoye was excellent.
GENRE: football nonfiction.
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- Rob
- 11-06-06
Lewis Does it Again
After enjoying Moneyball so much, with its amazing human portraits placed against the tableau of baseball, I had some doubts that Michael Lewis could duplicate such quality with The Blind Side. And while The Blind Side may not garner as much attention as Moneyball, or the sizzle that book generated, it is every bit its equal, and perhaps even better. A fascinating (almost incomprehensible) story for our age, Lewis has actually managed to make the left tackle position in football interesting. Have you tried watching left-tackle play during a game? It's only effective when it's dull. Lewis, however, peels back the layers of its intricacy, in the process showing us why people like Michael Ohre and the Tuohy family are so remarkable. Even if you don't like football, you'll enjoy this book.
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- Abi Pateman
- 01-26-15
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Any additional comments?
I have seen the film and therefore thought I would get the book which might be just as good or better. I even thought as the cover for this book is the same as the film cover it would be the same, but no. The whole book is 10% the Blind Side story about Michael Oher like the film and then 90% the narrator just talking about previous games, plays and other people.
This is in no way what I was looking to get out of it. With 4 hours left in the book, the Blind Side film story had finished. The rest of the book was him just chatting about peoples pay and their plays.
It also didn't help that his voice didn't bring excitement. It was just one level all the way through.
If you are looking to read the Blind Side or hear a good story then don't get this, but if you want a book about old football games then go ahead.
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- Paul S
- 03-21-10
Excellent book
This was a great book for sport fans. For those who saw the movie this book is much more than just the story of Michael Orr. Mr. Lewis goes deeper into the changes in strategy in the NFL. The game does not stand still and those who are willing to change will win.
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- Maudesith
- 03-24-17
Even better than the film.
I came to this knowing nothing about American football, so the in depth and very detailed talk about players and techniques on the football field initially seemed a turn-off. But the narrator has a great voice and sounds patient as he explains it and before you knew I feel confident talking about AF and I got so much more out of the central Michael Orr story from knowing the background. It's a brilliant book, brilliantly read and I strongly recommend it!
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-18-15
Brilliant even if you haven't a clue about the NFL
Downloaded this audio book after watching the film (again!) and not disappointed. I'm not a TV sports fan, religious or any kind of god botherer and haven't a clue about American Football. Stick with the football and then just smile and enjoy.
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- MikeyC
- 09-16-14
Slow start
What disappointed you about The Blind Side?
The non NFL reader will find the first two chapters labourious
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
Better when it got going.
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- HEBOG E.
- 12-14-21
Impenetrable for those who know nothing about NFL
We really tried with this book and gave it a fair go having very much enjoyed others by Michael Lewis. But the level of details, descriptions of game play and tactics regarding American football makes it rather dull for those who know nothing about the game, i.e. most people outside the US. The sections about Michael Oher are interesting and meant we kept listening, but we did give up in the end.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-25-20
loved it.
after watching the movie this filled the holes like Micheal filled The Blind Side. Great listen.
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- PT
- 02-03-16
Great Story
Loved the film which is why I decided to get the book and even though I'm from Australia and have very limited knowledge and understanding of American Football, the jargon and statistics didn't get in the way of the story.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-01-22
Wonderful story
Being Australian and having no knowledge of American football I found the first chapter a little hard to stay focused. I am glad that I continued with this book as learning more about the sport and its importance and relevance to the story of Michael and his family enabled me to totally enjoy, and understand, this read. Loved it.