I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond
Language: English
Published by Gotham Books (Penguin Group USA), New York, 2011
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
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A personally signed First Edition, First Printing of I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond by former NFL offensive tackle Michael Oher, written with Don Yaeger. This copy is personally signed by Michael Oher on the title page and includes his jersey number "74." In this inspiring memoir, Oher tells his own story beyond the events portrayed in the Academy Award-winning film The Blind Side. He recounts his childhood in Memphis, his journey through foster care and homelessness, his football career at the University of Mississippi, and his path to the NFL. The memoir offers a firsthand account of perseverance, determination, and overcoming extraordinary obstacles. This collectible copy is a verified First Edition, First Printing, confirmed by the complete first-printing number line. It retains its original dust jacket and features an attractive full signature on the title page, making it a desirable addition for collectors of NFL history, Baltimore Ravens memorabilia, Ole Miss football, and inspirational sports biographies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From The Noble Quill: Rare Signed Books We believe every signed book has a story beyond its pages. Each volume is carefully inspected, accurately described, and securely packaged so it can be enjoyed by its next collector for years to come. Books are shipped in protective packaging with the utmost care to help ensure safe arrival.…
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- Title
- I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond
- Author
- Michael Oher with Don Yaeger
- Publisher
- Gotham Books (Penguin Group USA), New York
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1592406122
- ISBN 13
- 9781592406128
- Illustrator
- N/A
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
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 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, this is the first time he shares his account of his story in his own words, revealing his 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 talks about 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 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 onto 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. 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.
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About the Author
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.
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