But that’s a minor point and relates to the movie, not the book. Although I was disappointed that the movie had a scene that was not in the book. I can see why they made this into a movie. Part of his talent is “finding” a good subject to write about. Several times I didn’t want to stop reading. I can’t believe he makes nonfiction so entertaining and engaging. If you liked the movie, and you read through this review buy the book.
Perhaps its even better to see the movie first. As they say, the book is better than the movie, but this one is good even after seeing the movie. Certainly, it was a major part of Michael Oher's success. His willingness to help others is obvious, and I suspect part of the reason of his success. What's for certain is Sean Tuohy truly believes in paying it forward. That's a story hinted at, but never told in the book. 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. The book is far more honest about the intentions of everybody than the movie, and for that it's worth the time to listen. Inside that wonderful story are great supporting characters, the Tuohy family. The story of Michael Oher could be it's own book (and it is, now that he wrote an autobiography). The change in the game set the stage for a young Memphis kid with a bleak future to become a national prospect. Like "Moneyball", we learn how this simply inequity in the game was discovered and exploited. LT forced coaches to give greater consideration to their individual offensive linemen, who previously had just been known for being big and heavy. Whether you like football or not, this is a great story of how one person affects a system or an industry. The "Blind Side" starts with an understanding of how the game of football was changed by players like Lawrence Taylor. 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 knowledge from the book helped in the coaching of my daughters, but also in the way I worked with others.
I purchased the book because I enjoyed reading "Moneyball" when my daughters played softball. I'm not a big reader, just an engineer with a long commute.
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