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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2615 KP) rated Deadly Shoals (Wiki Coffin Mysteries #4) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Wiki Coffin and the American Exploration Expedition have reached the southern tip of South America, where they get involved in a case where a man was sold a ship, but then it was stolen from him. Then a dead body turns up. This book seemed to be slow moving, but many of the random events played a part in the climax.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-deadly-shoals-by-joan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Last Days of the Bus Club

Chris Stewart

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It's two decades since Chris Stewart moved to his farm on the wrong side of a river in southern...

Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit

Dane Huckelbridge

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"THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF BOURBON."-Sacramento Bee A Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance...

Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway

Randy Johnson

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Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway offers concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty-four...

Gareth von Kallenbach (980 KP) rated The Blind Side (2009) in Movies

Aug 8, 2019

The Blind Side (2009)

2009 | Comedy, Drama, Sport

8.1

(48 Ratings)

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“The Blind Side” tells the unique story of Leigh Anne Touhy (Sandra Bullock) a rich sassy southern mother who makes a snap decision to take in Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a destitute high school student who is failing his classes. As Michael struggles to overcome his past, Leigh Anne becomes increasingly aware of the world around her. Even with differing backgrounds Leigh Anne and Michael connect through the sport they both love.

Based primarily on one of the two stories within the book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Micheal Lewis, “The Blind Side” is a football infused feel good story offering something for everyone. Sports fans will like the football terminology and game history. And sentimental hearts will enjoy this tale of overcoming obstacles and beating the odds.

Undeniably representing southern charm, Bullock pulls off one of her best performances ever. Similarly Aaron’s portrayal of Michael brings instant likeability and depth to the character. The other notable performances such as Leigh Anne’s extremely hip son, S.J. Touhy (Jae Head), and Michael’s one of a kind tutor Miss Sue (Kathy Bates), fill the film with equal parts of comedy and heart.

While a it is a film for the whole family, “The Blind Side” directly tackles the issues faced by people who come from different backgrounds, races, and even political parties. Funny, honest, and more willing than most to take a stand on the unspoken racial and class tensions “The Blind Side” takes an honest look at the world we live in.

A funny heartfelt southern tale about family, differences, and football “The Blind Side” is a touchdown.