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I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to the Blind Side and Beyond
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An offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story depicted in the award-winning book and movie The Blind Side. Though the odds were heavily stacked against him, Michael had a burning desire deep within his soul to break out of the Memphis inner-city ghetto and into a world of opportunity. While many people are now familiar with Oher's amazing journey, he has been largely silent about his life leading up to his success---until now. I Beat the Odds is Michael's first account of his own story, revealing his darkest memories, thoughts, and feelings with details that only he knows, and offering his point of view on how anyone can achieve a better life.
Looking back on how he went from being a homeless child in Memphis to playing in the NFL, Michael shares the goals he had for himself in order to break out of the cycle of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness that trapped his family for so long. He recounts poignant stories of growing up in the projects and running from child services and foster care over and over again in search of some familiarity. Eventually, he grasped on to football as his ticket out of the madness and worked hard to make his dream into a reality.
But Oher also knew he would not be successful alone. Forever thankful to his adoptive family, the Touhys, and other influential people in his life, he describes the absolute necessity of seeking out positive role models and good friends who share the same values to achieve one's dreams. At times harrowing, but ultimately uplifting, I Beat the Odds is a lesson on what can happen when you have the passion, grit, and determination to live up to your potential.
Looking back on how he went from being a homeless child in Memphis to playing in the NFL, Michael shares the goals he had for himself in order to break out of the cycle of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness that trapped his family for so long. He recounts poignant stories of growing up in the projects and running from child services and foster care over and over again in search of some familiarity. Eventually, he grasped on to football as his ticket out of the madness and worked hard to make his dream into a reality.
But Oher also knew he would not be successful alone. Forever thankful to his adoptive family, the Touhys, and other influential people in his life, he describes the absolute necessity of seeking out positive role models and good friends who share the same values to achieve one's dreams. At times harrowing, but ultimately uplifting, I Beat the Odds is a lesson on what can happen when you have the passion, grit, and determination to live up to your potential.
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Michael Oher is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi for the Ole Miss Rebels. He is best-known as the subject of Michael Lewis's 2006 book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, and the even more popular 2009 film The Blind Side, in which Michael was portrayed by Quinton Aaron.
Don Yaeger is a former associate editor for Sports Illustrated. He is the author of thirteen books and coauthor of four New York Times bestsellers, including Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton and Ya Gotta Believe!, the autobiography of Tug McGraw.
Don Yaeger is a former associate editor for Sports Illustrated. He is the author of thirteen books and coauthor of four New York Times bestsellers, including Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton and Ya Gotta Believe!, the autobiography of Tug McGraw.
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