In a heartbeat : sharing the power of cheerful giving

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, In a Heartbeat , the Tuohys take us on an extraordinary journey of faith and love—and teach us unforgettable lessons about the power of giving.

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, In a Heartbeat, the Tuohys take us on an extraordinary journey of faith and love—and teach us unforgettable lessons about the power of giving.

For The First Time, The Remarkable Couple Depicted In The Blind Side Tells Their Own Inspiring Story. First Came The Bestselling Book, Then The Oscar-nominated Movie, But Until Now, Leigh Anne And Sean Tuohy Have Never Told Their Tale In Their Own Words. For Leigh Anne And Sean, It All Begins With Family. Leigh Anne, The Daughter Of A Tough 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 Children Who Shared Their Deep Christian Faith And Their Commitment To Making A Difference. Then One Day Leigh Anne Met A Homeless African-american Boy Named Michael Oher And Decided That Her Family Could Be His.--from Publisher Description. Leigh Anne And Sean Tuohy With Sally Jenkins. Describes the authors' adoption of homeless football prodigy Michael Oher, detailing how they instilled their Christian values in their two biological children and delivering a profound message about the power of giving.