The Blind Side by Michael Lewis

“The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game” is a non-fiction book by Michael Lewis, first published in 2006. The book explores the evolution of American football and focuses on the story of Michael Oher, an offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens.

The book begins by examining the history of football and how it has evolved over the years, from a rough and tumble sport to a highly organized and strategic game. Lewis then tells the story of Michael Oher, a homeless and underprivileged teenager who is taken in by a wealthy family in Memphis, Tennessee. The family provides Oher with the love, support, and resources he needs to succeed in life, including helping him become a star football player in high school.

Lewis also examines the role of the left tackle position in football, which is responsible for protecting the quarterback’s blind side. He argues that the importance of the left tackle position has grown as the game has evolved, and that players like Michael Oher are vital to a team’s success.

“The Blind Side” was adapted into a popular film of the same name in 2009, starring Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, the woman who takes Oher in, and Quinton Aaron as Oher. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Bullock an Academy Award for Best Actress.