In a Heartbeat: How Cheerful Giving Can Change the World
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For the first time, the remarkable couple depicted in The Blind Side tells their own deeply inspiring storyFirst 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.
Prologue: The Popcorn Theory Leigh Anne Sean 111 Getting Sean 47Interlude Tim McGraw 912 Giving Leigh Anne 95Interlude Sandra Bullock 1383 The Two-Penny Gift Leigh Anne Sean 143Interlude Collins Tuohy 1964 Passing It On Leigh Anne Sean 200Interlude Michael Oher 2505 Giving and Getting Leigh Anne Sean 254Interlude Sean Junior 3086 Blindsided Leigh Anne Sean 314How You Can Help 361Acknowledgments 363
