I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to the Blindsind and beyond
From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond
by Michael Oher, Don Yaeger
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Michael Oher shares his powerful journey from a challenging childhood marked by homelessness to becoming a celebrated NFL star. He offers an honest look at his struggles, the support from his adoptive family, and the importance of positive role models in overcoming adversity. This inspiring story reveals how resilience and hope can change a life.
Representation & Themes
Coming of AgeFamilySportsSocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Poverty & Hardship Family Change Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9781592406128
- Pages
- 250
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- February 8, 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 64,690
- Lexile
- 1130L
Genres
Biography & Autobiography
Subjects
Football playersFootballUniversity of MississippiBiographyBaltimore Ravens (Football team)Foster childrennyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2011-02-27New York Times bestsellerLife Change EventsPopular Works