The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
Book Review: Unbelievably Biased
Summary: 3 Stars
For almost the entire time I was reading this book - at least the part about Oher - the only thing that kept popping into my mind was how the author (Liar's Poker was great, btw) bought the story hook, line & sinker. Why was he siding so strongly with the family, I wondered. Then, right at the end, he admits they were long-time friends.
It's really too bad because the rest of the book has some usefull information and informative side stories. Oher's story is usefull and uplifting as it illustrates the hopelessness of certain classes of society. A good read for even mild football fans like myself but be sure to keep your BS filter on high.
Book Review: Devine Insight
Summary: 5 Stars
Ole Miss is a great university. This book is a great read. It will change the way you think for sure!!!Book Review: Distasteful family.
Summary: 3 Stars
This book, although well-written, absolutely turns my stomach. The Touhy's should not be looked to for inspiration, and their "acts of kindness" have many ulterior motivations. Yes, Oher will have a brighter future because of the family, but let's not overlook the cost. Leigh Anne is proud that she taught Michael that he should shop at "Tiffany's", and that this is a real life education, is a sad commentary on her twisted world view. Is Michael a toy, a sociology experiment, someone she can use to shock her Southern friends?? Sean is proud that Michael gets into his alma mater - yet, the kid can't even read. Oh, that's right, he got straight A's by Sean's manipulation of the system, gets declared learning disabled(what joy Sean must have felt), and this makes him qualified to play football . . . oops, I mean go to college. What if Michael wasn't 6'5'' and built to play the game? Would they take him in? What a disgrace this family is. Also, is this the "Christian way" of doing things?
The insight into the development of the left tackle is very interesting, on the other hand. Still, I couldn't get around the distasteful family, with their false Christian values, ostentacious ways, and ulterior motives. And, mind you, Michael Lewis is a good friend of Sean Touhy's, and likely gives an extremely biased view of them. I don't plan of reading another of Lewis' books again.
Book Review: Incisive, witty, easy, fascinating read!
Summary: 5 Stars
Easily one of the best books I have ever read. I don't read a lot...probably one to three books a year, and I simply COULD NOT put this book down. I was moved to tears at some points reading the story of Michael Oher, and was fascinated by not only the "evolution of the game", but by the evolution of Michael as a person due to some major divine intervention in his life. I was gripped from the opening recounting of Lawrence Taylor's career-ending sack on Joe Theissman, and wanted more even after the epilogue. I've also read "Meat Market", and this book is WAY better than that (they both also feature ex-Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron, which was interesting). Anyways, stop reading this review and buy the book already!Book Review: I don't care about football, but I liked this book anyway
Summary: 5 Stars
One hallmark of a great professor in college is that the kids recommend the class to non-majors. I'm essentially a non-major in football; I watch the Rose Bowl parade and I've been to 4 college games. Despite my inherent non- interest in the game, Lewis drew me into a fascinating, relevant world beyond the familiar television analysis and colour commentary. The combination of coaching analysis and the personal Oher story make for a great perspective into how the massive football industrial machine works. Just as you don't need to care about baseball to enjoy Moneyball, same for TBS.