Cover of I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to the Blindsind and beyond

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

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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