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

I Beat The Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond
Michael Oher (Author)
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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 football as his ticket out and worked hard to make his dream into a reality. With his adoptive family, the Touhys, and other influential people in mind, he describes the absolute necessity of seeking out positive role models and good friends who share the same values to achieve one's dreams. Sharing untold stories of heartache, determination, courage, and love, I Beat the Odds is an incredibly rousing tale of one young man's quest to achieve the American dream.

• Rank: #9591 in Books
• Published on: 2012-02-07
• Released on: 2012-02-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.91" h x .91" w x 5.20" l, .55 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Description #1 by AbeBooks:

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 depicted in The Blind Side movie (and book) that swept up awards and accolades. Though the odds were heav...

Description #2 by eCampus.com:

I Beat the Odds : From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond, ISBN-13: 9781592406388, ISBN-10: 1592406386

Description #3 by eBay - unbeatablesales:

Gotham Books 9781592406388 I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond Description 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. While many people are now familiar with Oher's amazing journey, this is the first time he shares his story in his own words. *Author: Oher, Michael *Binding Type: Paperback *Number of Pages: 288 *Publication Date: 2012/02/07 *Age Level: 18 - UP *Language: Englis