Book Signing With Michael Oher And Happy Hour

The Ivy is delighted to host Michael Oher of The Blind Side for a signing on our back patio, in celebration of his new memoir, WHEN YOUR BACK’S AGAINST THE WALL: Fame, Football, and Lessons Learned through a Lifetime of Adversity! Stick around after you have your book signed to enjoy a happy hour on the patio.

Tickets are required for this event, and a copy of the book comes with each ticket.

Millions of people became part of Michael Oher’s story when they watched a version of him in the hit movie, The Blind Side; read his memoir, I Beat the Odds; or cheered him on from the stands. After speaking to so many of them over the years, Oher knows that more than anything, people want to believe great things can happen, even when the situation looks bleak.

Oher’s life has had a lot of unexpected highs: a family of his own, a college education, a first-round draft pick, a Super Bowl victory and a second appearance in the “big game.” He’s also run up against quite a few walls: hunger, homelessness, academic doubters, bullies, athletic competitors, injuries and depression. Now, Oher wants to focus on the future, by building a legacy on what he can do for others.

In WHEN YOUR BACK’S AGAINST THE WALL: Fame, Football, and Lessons Learned through a Lifetime of Adversity (Avery; on sale August 8, 2023), Oher has drafted a new playbook of “Back Against the Wall” principles that he’s ready to share with those who need a little encouragement. To understand how he came to these principles, he highlights key moments in his early life, details his time playing football at Ole Miss and in the NFL, and shares the journey of transitioning from playing football to discovering a new and fulfilling career path. What he knows now is that your wall can be your opportunity and he’s eager to spread positivity and show readers the light ahead.

Monday, August 21, 2023 – 6 p.m.

The Ivy Bookshop – Back Patio, 5928 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209