In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving
by By Tuohy, Leigh Anne, Tuohy, Sean, and Jenkins, Sally (CON)
Category: Biography & Autobiography , Personal Memoirs

"All I can Say is, If There Were More Leigh Anne Tuohys, The World Would Be a Better-Run, More Harmonious, and More Productive Place....She's Such an Amazing Person."---Sandra Bullock"Sean is An All-Around Good Guy, and The Inspirational Story of What He and His Family Did For This Kid---The Time, The Effort, and The Love He Put Out---Is Pretty Incredible."---Tim McGrawFirst came the bestselling book, then the Oscarnominated 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 high-spirited 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 touching, 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 cheerful giving.