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In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving
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Sally Jenkins
PublicationDate: 2010-07-09
publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
release date: 2010-07-13
9 99 boycott
Product Description
For the first time, the remarkable couple depicted in The Blind Side tells their own deeply inspiring story
First came the bestselling book, then the Oscar-nominated movie—the story of Michael Oher and the family who adopted him has become one of the most talked-about true stories of our time. But until now, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy have never told this astonishing tale in their own way and with their own words.
For Leigh Anne and Sean, it all begins with family. Leigh Anne, the daughter of a tough-as-nails U.S. Marshal, decided early on that her mission was to raise children who would become "cheerful givers." Sean, who grew up poor, believed that one day he could provide a home that would be "a place of miracles." Together, they raised two remarkable children—Collins and Sean Jr.—who shared their deep Christian faith and their commitment to making a difference. And then one day Leigh Anne met a homeless African-American boy named Michael and decided that her family could be his. She and her husband taught Michael what this book teaches all of us: Everyone has a blind side, but a loving heart always sees a path toward true charity.
Michael Oher's improbable transformation could never have happened if Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy had not opened their hearts to him. In this compelling, funny, and profoundly inspiring book, the Tuohys take us on an extraordinary journey of faith and love—and teach us unforgettable lessons about the power of giving.
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In A Heartbeat, 2010-09-06
By Bonnie
Excellent book, well written and an amazing story about giving and compassion for others. We need more people like the Tuohys who will share the wealth,time and compassion with those less fortunate. America is a giving nation, but individually we can do much more in helping others.
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Inspiring!, 2010-08-28
By W. M. Dudley
I just adore this couple and since Tim McGraw and Sandra Bullock write in the book as well, it makes it very interesting. I am impressed by the way the Tuohy's raised their kids- looking for needs around them and meeting them however they could.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Disappointing!, 2010-08-26
By ElizabethT1952
Well, I loved the story the Blindside, and was really looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, I didn't get past the first page of the second chapter. This is why....
First of all, let me say I found the "Popcorn" theory of giving to be wonderful, and liked learning about Sean Tuohy's childhood and how his father influenced him. But in the first chapter, I started to notice a lot of bragging about materialistic possessions. For instance, the description of the Tuohy's richly decorated home, and the bragging about how many television sets they have in their "game" room rubbed me the wrong way. But...I trudged on thinking that surely there is more to this book and it would get "deeper" into the concepts of compassion and giving as the plot developed.
The book took a disappointing turn for me on the first page of the second chapter titled, "Giving" and told from Leigh Anne's point of view. In the first sentence of the first paragraph Leigh Anne says, "I'm gonna be real honest with you: People ask some stupid questions. You can tell the short bus picked them up."
I had to do a double take. I couldn't beleive she pulled out the "short bus" comment/joke in a book about generosity and giving. I don't have any special needs children, but was offended anyways. I read on a few more sentences until Leigh Anne decides to tell all of us that she thinks Sandy Bullock has fabulous "ta-tas". Again, I found this comment to be in poor taste.
The crassness and disrespect of both of those comments made me close the book and wish for my money back. I realize that both the comments were supposed to be humourous, but the attempt at humor seemed to clash with the potential message of the book. I wish Sally Jenkins and the editors at Henry Holt would have explained to Mrs. Tuohy that "there is a time and a place"! What's funny in oral conversation isn't always funny on the page! (And unfortunately, in this instance it was offensive and insensitive.)
I hear Michaal Oher is also writing a book. Hopefully, he gets better advice (and editing).
I really admire what the Tuohy's did for Michael which is why I gave this book two stars and not one. I really would not recommend the book to anyone!
First of all, let me say I found the "Popcorn" theory of giving to be wonderful, and liked learning about Sean Tuohy's childhood and how his father influenced him. But in the first chapter, I started to notice a lot of bragging about materialistic possessions. For instance, the description of the Tuohy's richly decorated home, and the bragging about how many television sets they have in their "game" room rubbed me the wrong way. But...I trudged on thinking that surely there is more to this book and it would get "deeper" into the concepts of compassion and giving as the plot developed.
The book took a disappointing turn for me on the first page of the second chapter titled, "Giving" and told from Leigh Anne's point of view. In the first sentence of the first paragraph Leigh Anne says, "I'm gonna be real honest with you: People ask some stupid questions. You can tell the short bus picked them up."
I had to do a double take. I couldn't beleive she pulled out the "short bus" comment/joke in a book about generosity and giving. I don't have any special needs children, but was offended anyways. I read on a few more sentences until Leigh Anne decides to tell all of us that she thinks Sandy Bullock has fabulous "ta-tas". Again, I found this comment to be in poor taste.
The crassness and disrespect of both of those comments made me close the book and wish for my money back. I realize that both the comments were supposed to be humourous, but the attempt at humor seemed to clash with the potential message of the book. I wish Sally Jenkins and the editors at Henry Holt would have explained to Mrs. Tuohy that "there is a time and a place"! What's funny in oral conversation isn't always funny on the page! (And unfortunately, in this instance it was offensive and insensitive.)
I hear Michaal Oher is also writing a book. Hopefully, he gets better advice (and editing).
I really admire what the Tuohy's did for Michael which is why I gave this book two stars and not one. I really would not recommend the book to anyone!
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In a Heartbeat, 2010-08-24
By Dale Sauls
As an Ole Miss fan for many years, this was certainly an enjoyable book to read. However, even those who are not sports fans should be inspired by the incredible story shared in this book and should be challenged to become the kind of "cheerful givers" talked about by the Tuohys and encouraged in the Bible. I highly recommend this book.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Item never received and no one replied to my email..., 2010-08-23
By Lisa Heasley
I purchased this book on July 22nd. I got a message stating it would not be shipping until the end of July or first of August. I sent an email to them the second week of August and no one ever replied. It's Aug 23rd ... a whole month and I still do not know where the book is. BTW..they charged my acct so I guess I'll have to try a chargeback. Ughhhhhhh
