Most of the time I like to read the book before I see the movie. However, when Blindside came out I wanted to go ahead and see the movie because I had not yet gotten the book. First, the movie was excellent. However, as I have started reading the book, it is definitely one of those, “the book is better than the movie,” especially if you are into sports or orphans. This combination for me hits my heart on so many levels. As a football player (Pee Wee through High School), I can remember what it was like to hit and be hit, and to legally take my aggression out on others. I can also remember what it was like to be an orphan.
If you have not seen the movie, go see it. Read the book, especially if you want more information on football. Reading the book gets more into the “evolution of the game.”
The “orphan” part of the book is what really tugs at my heart. The story of Michael Oher is the story of so many orphans who are lost in the “land of confusion.” It also tells the story of foster care and the older child adoptee, which is very different from adopting an infant.
The life of Michael Oher is a story of heartbreak and hope; misery and miracles. Maybe it resonates with your story. If you saw the movie or read the book, what about it did you find interesting or inspirational? Share your thoughts!
