Re: EDF book review, recommendations, etc - the mbillie edition
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Can you elaborate on The Blind Side? I just finished Moneyball and really enjoyed it.
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it's 70% the story of a ghetto black kid adopted by a rich white Methodist family, and his rapid rise as an elite Left Tackle prospect, and 30% about the emergence of the Left Tackle as a critical spot in the NFL/college.
it's a good read, much less strategic/analytical than Moneyball, more of a heartwarming story
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This is true.
Both books are great but I think I would pick "The Blind Side" over "Moneyball" if I have to make a choice. The reason is because "The Blind Side" made me feel fortunate about my life and taught me how to be humble.
A side comment: I hope Michael Lewis writes a book about basketball. OMG. It will probably be my favorite book of all time.
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