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The story of Michael Oher and the evolution of the left tackle in football
2006Fast paceWarm
What it is about
Michael Lewis combines two stories: how the left tackle became one of the most important positions in the NFL, and the life of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager who was taken in by a Memphis family and became a top lineman.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like sports stories.
What you will get
It was adapted into a 2009 film.
The Blind Side Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Football · Family · Sports
Length
347 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Michael Oher and the Tuohy family.
Setting
Memphis and the NFL.
What makes it different
A mix of sports history and personal story.
Feel
Warm, clear and sharp.
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