I Beat the Odds : From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond (Hardcover)

from jlcarroll

I'm officially a Michael Oher fan! Simply and without pretense, Oher voices his own story, helping readers separate fact from those portions of The Blind Side blockbuster that were fiction. Yet, because he identifies with and cares about young people trapped in poverty, he embraces the movie's po...

from bgknighton

A moving story about making it in spite of anything or anyone trying to stop you. I am glad to find that Michael is not the silent giant portrayed in the movie, that he does have something to say. He gives good advice to those who need help and those who want to help. He is an intelligent, though...

from rapago

First, I saw the film and was impressed by the story. Next I read the book and added more information to the actual events. Now, with Michael's own story to add to the mix, it seems more complete. Michael Oher is an incredible man. Rising out of poverty to reach the pinnacle of his profession so ...

from briandrewz

The story of The Blind Side in Michael Oher's own words. That's basically how I would describe this book. The majority of the book talks about his life before meeting the Tuohys. I give Michael props for wanting to write a book, hoping to help kids that are in a similar situation to what he was i...

from ReluctantTechie

Written from his heart, Michael Oher's story is worth reading. It doesn't have the polish or elegant writing of an accomplished author but his struggle to escape the poverty of his childhood is inspiring. Also inspiring is his adopted family's generosity.