In a Heartbeat Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving [Paperback]

For the first time, the remarkable couple depicted inThe Blind Sidetells their own deeply inspiring story

First came the bestselling book, then the Oscar-nominated moviethe 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 childrenCollins 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 loveand teach us unforgettable lessons about the power of giving.

For anyone wondering what more there might be to say about the inspiring story of The Blind Side, the answer is: plenty& They write with humor about their quirks and the joy that Michael brought to their family. Publishers Weekly

If you saw the movie The Blind Side, you saw a family that is quite honestly the most amazing family I think I have ever, ever seen& Remarkable, remarkable people. Glenn Beck

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