The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game

I have been reading The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.  I originally saw the film and enjoyed it.  I think it is a great story and it really interested me as I'm very interested in sports.  I decided to start reading the book and have enjoyed it.  The story is about Michael Oher, a kid whose mom was a drug addict and whose dad was often in prison.  He was one of 12 kids.  Oher was a great athlete and had great size for a kid his age.  Academics often held him back.  He repeated first and second grade while also attending 11 different schools in 9 years.  He went to many different foster homes during this time.  His dad was also murdered in prison.  I think his childhood is very well developed in this book even though much of his childhood is unknown.  It is keeping me engaged.  I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in sports or people who like comeback stories in general.

Oher's story is just one of the plots.  The other one focuses on how Lawrence Taylor impacted the game.  Taylor was a linebacker for the New York Giants and was known as the hardest hitter in the league.  He was also one of the greatest to play his position.  Taylor was a constant force, the offense always had to know where he was or else he disrupted the play.  One of his hits was one that ended Joe Theisman's who was a star quarterback.  This made teams value the left tackle, who protects the quarterback's blind side, unless they are left handed.  It revolutionized the game.  This part was very interesting and helps emphasize the importance of the left tackle, Oher's postion.