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US Mall 1 - The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
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List Price: $13.95
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Manufacturer: W. W. Norton
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.332092
EAN: 9780393330472
ISBN: 0393330478
Label: W. W. Norton
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2007-09-04
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Studio: W. W. Norton
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Summary: POWERFUL
Comment: In left tackle terms this book was a pancake. I can't believe it took me so long to buy this book and read it. During the past year I have passed this book over on numerous occasion instead choosing a number of different titles including "Meat Market". If anyone is out there faced with a similiar choice it's a no brainer. The Blind Side goes to the top of my list of this years best reads.
Lewis spins a great tale of the life and times of Michael Oher and the educational and social system that at first neglected him and then helped him rise to national prominence. This story will make you think, make you cry, and make you cheer. The book has something for everyone. If your a non sports fan, the book tackles the public school system. life on the street, and racism. If your a sports fan: Buy this book now!!!!
I loved how Lewis tied the life and times in the evolution of the left tackle position into the story line. With each chapter I either acquired more knowledge, was reminded of historical information, or fascinated by Michael Oher himself. In reading the Blind Side; I got a history lesson, a lesson on compassion, and a lesson on racism in Memphis all in one. The book increased my knowledge about SEC football, recruiting in general, and "The Grove". At the same time my contempt for organizations such as the NCAA and the public school system continued to rise.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: a flawed but very interesting bio/sports book
Comment: Reading the jacket blurb, one would think that The Blind Side is the football version of Moneyball - full of insights into a new approach to running a football team. And there is a little of that, as Michael Lewis chronicles the emergence of the left tackle as a position of critical importance. I liked this part of the book, even if it ran on too long and was much too repetitive. Ultimately, this book was the story of one talented boy who rose above a life of poverty and neglect, and with the help of many, got himself an education and a chance to play football at the top level. 80% of this book is a Michael Oher bio, and a good one. While the author tried to make this about big issues in football and society, the book is at its best just telling Oher's story. In spite of a number of flaws, this was a biography that I did enjoy, and I learned a little more about football in the process.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Read
Comment: As a person who loves sports but does not have in-depth knowledge of football (nor the patience to read a die-hard Football 101 history book!), this was a great read - both educational & entertaining. It's a wonderful blend of sports history & a real-life story that is still in progress. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the game and a great story. This book is well-written and you don't have to be an expert on the game to thoroughly enjoy it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: good sports writing, great human interest story
Comment: Lewis has always been great at dissecting the strategies people use in sports and business. Business is a big part of big football. And so are the people. As the story unfolds you will be impressed with the evolution of the game and the people who make it happen. And you will have your heart strings tugged by the story of Michael Oher, his adoptive family the Tuohys, Big Tony, and all the rest.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Book, Fantastic Writer
Comment: I loved Michael Lewis' Moneyball, and per the suggestion of a friend I picked up The Blind Side. While Moneyball was excellent, The Blind Side may have just topped it.
Michael Lewis has a gift for being able to tell a story in a way that explains the basics of an idea and makes it fascinating to learn about. Prior to reading this book, I would have classified myself as a casual NFL football fan; However, after reading Lewis' account of the evolution of the left tackle, it completely changed both the way I think about and watch the game.
As if redefining the game of football wasn't enough, Lewis also has taken a character in Michael Oher and created one of the most interesting, unlikely, and moving stories I have read about. Oher's story gives a sense of hope that by being surrounded by special, caring people, there is no limit to what one can accomplish.
A great book, easily one of the best I've read all year.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: POWERFUL
Comment: In left tackle terms this book was a pancake. I can't believe it took me so long to buy this book and read it. During the past year I have passed this book over on numerous occasion instead choosing a number of different titles including "Meat Market". If anyone is out there faced with a similiar choice it's a no brainer. The Blind Side goes to the top of my list of this years best reads.
Lewis spins a great tale of the life and times of Michael Oher and the educational and social system that at first neglected him and then helped him rise to national prominence. This story will make you think, make you cry, and make you cheer. The book has something for everyone. If your a non sports fan, the book tackles the public school system. life on the street, and racism. If your a sports fan: Buy this book now!!!!
I loved how Lewis tied the life and times in the evolution of the left tackle position into the story line. With each chapter I either acquired more knowledge, was reminded of historical information, or fascinated by Michael Oher himself. In reading the Blind Side; I got a history lesson, a lesson on compassion, and a lesson on racism in Memphis all in one. The book increased my knowledge about SEC football, recruiting in general, and "The Grove". At the same time my contempt for organizations such as the NCAA and the public school system continued to rise.
Customer Rating:
Summary: a flawed but very interesting bio/sports book
Comment: Reading the jacket blurb, one would think that The Blind Side is the football version of Moneyball - full of insights into a new approach to running a football team. And there is a little of that, as Michael Lewis chronicles the emergence of the left tackle as a position of critical importance. I liked this part of the book, even if it ran on too long and was much too repetitive. Ultimately, this book was the story of one talented boy who rose above a life of poverty and neglect, and with the help of many, got himself an education and a chance to play football at the top level. 80% of this book is a Michael Oher bio, and a good one. While the author tried to make this about big issues in football and society, the book is at its best just telling Oher's story. In spite of a number of flaws, this was a biography that I did enjoy, and I learned a little more about football in the process.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Read
Comment: As a person who loves sports but does not have in-depth knowledge of football (nor the patience to read a die-hard Football 101 history book!), this was a great read - both educational & entertaining. It's a wonderful blend of sports history & a real-life story that is still in progress. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the game and a great story. This book is well-written and you don't have to be an expert on the game to thoroughly enjoy it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: good sports writing, great human interest story
Comment: Lewis has always been great at dissecting the strategies people use in sports and business. Business is a big part of big football. And so are the people. As the story unfolds you will be impressed with the evolution of the game and the people who make it happen. And you will have your heart strings tugged by the story of Michael Oher, his adoptive family the Tuohys, Big Tony, and all the rest.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Book, Fantastic Writer
Comment: I loved Michael Lewis' Moneyball, and per the suggestion of a friend I picked up The Blind Side. While Moneyball was excellent, The Blind Side may have just topped it.
Michael Lewis has a gift for being able to tell a story in a way that explains the basics of an idea and makes it fascinating to learn about. Prior to reading this book, I would have classified myself as a casual NFL football fan; However, after reading Lewis' account of the evolution of the left tackle, it completely changed both the way I think about and watch the game.
As if redefining the game of football wasn't enough, Lewis also has taken a character in Michael Oher and created one of the most interesting, unlikely, and moving stories I have read about. Oher's story gives a sense of hope that by being surrounded by special, caring people, there is no limit to what one can accomplish.
A great book, easily one of the best I've read all year.
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