This book was on a list of 15 books recommended by Malcolm Gladwell, whom I admire. It is not something I would have picked up on my own, but I enjoyed it.

The book is about a football player named Michael Oher - it was also made into a movie by the same name. Michael is a success story, chronicling the voyage of a destitute black kid who - by a series of fortuitous chances - manages to change his life for the better and make it to the NFL.

It is also an astute look at the evolution - and growing importance - of the position of offensive left tackle. The offensive left tackle is the primary player responsible for protecting [right-handed] quarterbacks from being sacked on their blind side while they are preparing a pass.

The book provides an inspirational look at what is possible when people band together to help someone less fortunate.