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The Blind Sideby Michael Lewis
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Opening in theaters November 20, 2009, The Blind Side is a feature movie based on Michael’s Lewis’s New York Times bestseller, produced by Alcon Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The Blind Side tells the inspirational story of Michael Oher, a homeless black teen taken under the wing of the Touhys, a wealthy white Memphis family. Oher’s size and speed on the football field bring him accolades. But learning the game’s strategy and making it as a student take the help of his new family, coaches, and tutor. Sandra Bullock stars as Leigh Anne Touhy, the sharp-witted and compassionate matriarch. Tim McGraw stars as her sports-enthusiast husband. Oscar winner Kathy Bates plays Miss Sue, Oher’s indefatigable tutor. Quinton Aaron has his first major role as Oher. John Lee Hancock, who directed The Rookie and The Alamo, writes and directs the film. Michael Oher was just drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. This edition includes a new afterword bringing Oher’s life up to date through college and the NFL.
Synopsis:Follows one young man from his impoverished childhood with a crack-addicted mother, through his discovery of the sport of football, to his rise to become one of the most successful, highly-paid players in the NFL.
About the AuthorMichael Lewis, the author of Liar"s Poker, The New New Thing, Moneyball, The Blind Side, Panic, Home Gameand The Big Short, among other works, lives in Berkeley, California, with his wife, Tabitha Soren, and their three children.
Table of ContentsBack story — Market for football players — Crossing the line — Blank slate — Death of a lineman — Inventing Michael — Pasta coach — Character courses — Birth of a star — Egg bowl — Freak of nurture — And Moses stuttered.
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