Author:
Narrator: Grover Gardner
Format: Abridged-CD
Publisher: Random House
Published: Oct 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation - Football
Retail Price: $29.95
Discs: 5
The author of MONEYBALL intertwines the true life story of a young man from the inner city with the changing game of football, especially in regard to the position of quarterback and the offensive linemen who block those intent on sacking him. The offensive lineman is key in protecting the quarterback, and the position requires an extraordinary combination of skills. As the son of a crack-addicted mother, Michael Oher's prospects were bleak until his adoption by an affluent evangelical family who provided the security and unconditional love that allowed him to take up football and excel as a lineman. Lewis charts the changes in the game and the prospects for Oher, who may be at the beginning of a great career.