The Blind Side
Evolution of A Game
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Publisher:
New York : - WW Norton
Pages:
299
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780393061239, 039306123X
Language:
English
Statement of responsibility:
Michael Lewis
Physical description:
299 p. ; 25 cm.
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Add a Commentexcellent and informative book about football for a non-fan
Michael Lewis’ book, The Blind Side; Evolution of a Game, begins with the moments leading up to Theismann’s career ending injury and the reader learns the blind side is a reference to a quarterback’s greatest vulnerability and what it means to protect it. The Blind Side is not a typical “rags to riches story” about a poor kid who miraculously falls into a wonderful family and turns his life around. True, Michael Oher did jump through some serious hoops before becoming an Ole Miss Rebel and the Touhy family did some wonderful things for him. But Michael’s story runs parallel to those of the NFL and how the game has developed since Lawrence Taylor toppled Joe Theismann. The author’s attention to detail and knowledge of the game makes this a great book for anyone who considers himself (herself) a football fan.
Way too much football language and name dropping for me to enjoy and keep up with the story. I'll stick to the movie.