Synopsis
The author of MONEYBALL intertwines the true life of a young man from the inner city who is given a chance and the changing game of football, especially in regard to the position of quarterback and the offensive linemen who block those intent on sacking him.
As the son of a crack-addicted mother, Michael Oher’s prospects were bleak until his adoption by an affluent, evangelical family who provided the security and unconditional love that allowed him to take up football and excel. The offensive lineman is key in protecting the quarterback, and the position requires an extraordinary combination of skills. Lewis charts the changes in the game and the prospects for Oher, who may be at the beginning of a great career. A New York Times Notable Book of the Year for 2006.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2006-10-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 299 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 6.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 20.0 oz |
Publisher's Note
The best-selling author of Moneyball 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. 250,000 first printing. First serial, New York Times Magazine.
Industry Reviews
"[A] compelling book....It is a remarkable story along the lines of Horatio Alger's, the anyone-can-do-it fable often considered the classic American tale."
(09/30/2006)
"Michael Lewis has such a gift for storytelling that it can be dangerous to his nonfiction. He is so much fun to read that he can appear to be shaping an entertaining narrative by sandpapering reality’s rough edges. ...[THE BLIND SIDE'S] dialogue is sharp and its anecdotes well chosen. Its aim for both the heartstrings and the funny bone is right on the mark."
(10/05/2006)
"You don't need to know a post route from a pump fake to enjoy Lewis' slick mix of football history and up from the ghetto heart-warmer."
(10/06/2006)
"...BLIND SIDE is a football book first, and a social critique almost by accident. Though small in scope, Lewis has written a tome that directly challenges the dumbed-down delivery of the brute-force school of football commentary....The story of football, in other words, is much bigger than big hits and turduckens. There is much left to tell."
(11/28/2006)
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