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The story behind the film -Michael Oher 🏈

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I‘m not into sports that much, but this was a great book and movie about a homeless, black teen in Memphis TN taken in by a couple transforming everyone‘s life. He went on to play football at Ole Miss in Mississippi and then to play with the Baltimore Ravens. It‘s a very heartwarming and awesome true account of Michael Oher‘s life.

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According to Goodreads, I read this #football book back in 2009. Ten years later and I still remember how much I enjoyed it! 4/5⭐️ i enjoyed the movie too, but as is often the case, the book was better. #fallisbooked

The story was good. Honestly though, it jumped around a lot and there was far too much football knowledge and facts for me! 🤷‍♀️

Days at work like this are great!

Already warned to bring a book to work...2 of my students will be testing and my job is to sit in the room as the proctor 🤷‍♀️

Kalli says it‘s time to read 🤷‍♀️💜
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I loved the movie. Never realized it was based on a book. So when I found this in a used bookstore I had to pick it up. There's a lot in there that was in the movie, yes, but there is also a lot more. Mostly about football itself and how the game has evolved over time. 4 stars, even though I am not a football fan.

Finished two books after I got home from work, and now I'm watching a movie based on another one. I love Friday nights.

I worked at a luncheon today and was able to listen to Michael Lewis speak. Did you know he has an art history degree from Princeton? And he is married to Tabitha Soren (from MTV News!!)?!?
It was nice to hear some praise of a liberal arts education. #authortalks

Sooooo I volunteered to help at this event so I get to listen to Michael Lewis speak (for free).

Tonight is camping in the backyard night for my husband and kids. This leaves me with the house, bed and TV to myself. Starting with one of my favourite movies, then off to bed to finish my bookclub read.

I found the book much more interesting than the movie because it actually discussed the intricacies of the game of football. I now watch football a little bit differently.

Very uplifting! Even though I don't like Football. :P

#sportsdocumentary #theblindside #upliftingread #increadblejourney #football #sportsball

WEEK 40:
o The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game - Michael Lewis
o Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
o Ugly - Robert Hoge
o Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoir - Maggie Thrash
o The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck - Sarah Knight

My picks for books #madeintoamovie are A Time to Kill because I love both the book and the movie and The Blind Side because it's college football season and I love it! GO CARDS! #somethingforsept #septphotochallenge

My partner always enjoy Michael Lewis books and there's nothing like a slightly cheesy Sandra bullock movie for a family movie night. #somethingforsept #septphotochallenge

#FunFridayPhoto. You would think as much as I love baseball, a baseball book would be my choice for Fun Friday. But no. When I think of a memorable sports read, The Blind Side is what comes to mind. One of my book club members chose it several years ago (before the movie came out) & we all kind of groaned & rolled our eyes, but it really ended up being a great read. (And better than the movie, of course!)

Loved the book ~ Loved the movie. Michael Lewis is an awesome storyteller🎖#funfridayphoto

Book + sports pick 😊
I love the ties between football, family, education, and perseverance.
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