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What are the differences between the movie and the book?

Jason The book is a little more detailed and nuanced about some of the suspicion of the family's motives and, more importantly, the book spends far more tim…moreThe book is a little more detailed and nuanced about some of the suspicion of the family's motives and, more importantly, the book spends far more time detailing the historical changes in football offences that have lead to his position becoming the second most valuable position on the field in the NFL.(less)

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This is a story about a kid named Michael. he has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. he has a huge interest in football and finds a girl who goes all out and helps him succeed. later gets drafted by an NFL team? - Maor Shaaltiel

James Curry yes. watch the movie
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What is the overall purpose of this story?

Deborah Its a non-fiction book about the evolution of football. It has two story lines: One is the changes that happen to football in the course of time. Lewi…moreIts a non-fiction book about the evolution of football. It has two story lines: One is the changes that happen to football in the course of time. Lewis examines individual coaches and players that shape the game over time. The second story line is the story of Michael Oher and how his destiny was shaped in turn by the evolution of football. Its interconnected. Because the game had changed, the NFL required players that were built and gifted like Oher. 20 years earlier, he wouldn't have made a football career. But in 2005, he was wanted for this ability, aptitude and physique. (less)

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What helped you dive deeper into this book than you otherwise would have? Give specific examples.