Don't ever allow yourself to feel trapped by your choices. Take a look at yourself. You are a unique person created for a specific purpose. Your gifts matter. Your story matters. Your dreams matter. You matter.” - -Michael Oher |
Books and MoviesIn the book The Blind Side, author Michael Lewis recounts how professional football star Michael Oher defies the odds and escapes from an inner-city Memphis ghetto, finds a family to take him in, and uses his football skills to build a better life for himself. In 2013, Michael's story was made into a major motion picture.
Naturally, sports stories make fantastic films. The books in this list are represented in film, and reflect the same tense drama, excitement, and noteworthy themes that make their stories memorable. |
Quick Pick Starters
Playing the Enemy
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Hurricane
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When the Game Stands Tall
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