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Group: Matt Louis Billy Raymond Kevin Switzer Mike Rutigliano Ricky Frank


 * The Blind Side**
 * By: Michael Lewis**

We should read “The Blind Side” by Michael Lewis because it’s a touching story about a homeless African American who had nothing and was a nobody but turned his life around. A white millionaire, Sean Tuohy and his family who had helped out impoverished black students in the past takes in Michael Oher as part of the family. He was provided with food, clothing, and shelter in which he never had before. His family turned his once bleak future into a promising future. We should read about Michael Oher’s struggle with life because we feel that we can take out certain morals about family and making something out of nothing. Also we all have an interest in the topic because of our mutual feelings for football and an inspiring story. A major theme present in this book is going from rags to riches. Michael Oher was the son of a crack addict mother and a murdered father. He had nothing and was going nowhere in life. This story displays a classic story from someone like Michael, a no body, turning into a star. Michael’s story is a great one; it is heart-touching and inspiring. Michael shows no matter how life is going there is always a way to turn it around all you need is a little determination and help. Michael Oher is currently an offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. This story is well worth reading because of the inspirational way someone would be willing to help another in need. A wealthy white family takes Michael into their house for the night when they find him walking on the side of the road. He was not dressed for the weather and had nowhere to go for the night. When the family finds out he has nowhere to go they decide to adopt him and become his legal guardians. The family shows a great love for Michael, which Michael also has toward them. The family takes care of him, feeds him and provides clothes for him. Michael protects and always look out for his new family especially his new little brother. One of the main themes of the book //The Blindside// is football. Football is one of the most popular sports in America, and the main character plays football for his high school. He has no idea how to play, and the whole story is a learning process for him. He always had the skills, but he was never able to use them until he was given the chance. He becomes a star football player, and his biggest problem becomes which great football college he should go play for. We should be reading this book because everyone in our group loves football, and this is a great football story. We all have a strong interest in this book, so we should be able to read it.

__**March 4th Meeting**__ Blind Side Meeting 1 Leader: Mike R. Questions: Billy R.  Answers to questions: Ricky F. Summary: Matt L. and Kevin S.

__**March 18th meeting**__ Blind Side Meeting 2 Leader: Ricky Questions: Mike and Kevin Answers to questions: Matt
 * Summary: Billy **

__**April 1st meeting**__ __**Blind Side Meeting 3**__ Leader: Billy Questions: Matt and Ricky Answers to questions: Kevin Summary: Mike