I saw it at the library, I didn't pay attention when the movie said based on the book by Michael Lewis. There are plenty of lines in the book that are quoted word for word. Michael Lewis goes beyond the Tuohy family to find the history of the offensive linebacker, the position Michael Oher is seemingly built to play. Lewis introduces the rise of importance of the offensive linebacker, laying out the important physical build to lead up to Oher's experience of the game.
As most people have at least heard of the movie, there is a basic understanding of Michael Oher's life in Memphis, transitioning from an all black neighborhood to moving in and becoming family with a white family. Going beyond what a movie is able to portray, Lewis highlights the struggles and life Michael had and how by looking at his childhood, there is no way he should be in the position he is today.
Michael Lewis intertwines the various stories to give the reader views they have not previously been exposed to. Though some sections are harder to remain focused on, this book challenges readers to look beyond their race and upbringing to identify people they can help another human being out.
Lewis is similar to Malcolm Gladwell, identifying the oddball that doesn't belong in a situation, and identifying the factors that propelled them to their success. Looking deeper than just the "stars lining up," to identify key factors throughout a persons life. Michael Lewis has written other books focused on sports, including Moneyball, highlighting the key stats that make winning baseball teams.
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