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

by Michael Oher and Michael Boatman

Book Overview

The football star made famous in the hit film "The Blind Side" reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth. Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592406122
• ISBN13: 9781592406128
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Gotham Books
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Awesome for any sports fan

I absolutely LOVED this book!!! It's truly inspiring and easy to read for a young teen and adults. Michael doesn't only tell his story but he also writes some very encouraging words and life situations he dealt with. I love sports but this book is much more than the game. It's definitely a book that I can read more then once.

Book Review

Personally, I believe this is a great book to read, especially if you love a good comeback story. I'm not going to spoil anything, but if you are that person that is in a tough place right now, this would be an inspiration to you. Also, if you think you are entitled and feel like you are blessed, this would also be a great book to make you feel humbled. Overall, I definitely recommend purchasing this book!