I Beat the Odds
From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond
$35.67
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
7 February 2012
Summary
The football star made famous in the hit film (and book) The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth. Michael Oher shares his personal account of his story, in this inspirational New York Times bestseller.Looking back on how he went from being a homeless child in Memphis to playing in the NFL, Michael talks about the goals he had to break out of the cycle of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness that trapped his family. Eventually he grasped onto fo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781592406388 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1592406386 |
| Author: | Michael Oher |
| Publisher: | Gotham Books |
| Imprint: | Gotham Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 7 February 2012 |
| Weight: | 232g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 134mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
“The real Michael Oher just might be the first person with more sparkle and good looks than his movie counterpart…the book offers a harrowing first-person account from a child’s point of view of the Dickensian conditions many American kids endure.” — USA Today
“With the release of his memoir…Oher finally takes ownership, filling the gaps in the familiar narrative and somehow managing to make his journey from the streets to stardom seem even more amazing and compelling…I Beat the Odds is thoughtful and heartfelt, a young man coming to grips with an amazing journey that required the distance of years and perspective to fully grasp.” — The Washington Post
About The Author
Michael Oher
Michael Oheris a formerAmerican footballoffensive tacklewho played in theNational Football Leaguefor eight seasons, primarily with theBaltimore Ravens. He is perhaps best known as the subject of Michael Lewis’ bestselling bookThe Blind Side. He is the founder of the Oher Foundation, aphilanthropic organization dedicated to empowering kids to break the cycle of poverty and achieving their dreams.
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