Before the book was published, excerpts appeared in The New York Times Magazine as "The Ballad of Big Mike". His portion of the book was adapted for film and was directed by John Lee Hancock. The Blind Side was released in the United States on November 20, 2009.
Prior to its release, excerpts from the book were featured in The New York Times Magazine as "The Ballad of Big Mike". His section of the book was adapted for film and directed by John Lee Hancock. The Blind Side premiered in the United States on November 20, 2009.