The Blind Side' Made Him Famous. But He Has a Different Story to Tell.
Briefly

Michael Oher reflects on his childhood in Memphis, emphasizing the hardships he faced, including poverty and family struggles, while recalling pivotal moments that shaped him.
Oher highlights his determination as a young boy selling Sunday newspapers, asserting, 'You couldn't be lazy... You had to walk around. I sold the most newspapers out of anyone.'
Recalling his past, Oher describes his first experience of kindness at a home for nuns, remarking, 'They would feed us... It's the first time I had lemon meringue pie.'
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