A review by heremireadz
Concussion by Jeanne Marie Laskas

4.0

This is a fascinating book about the man who exposed the fact that football players were dying from CTE. I appreciate how Laskas helps us understand Omalu as a person; he was not trying to do anything noble or trying to be famous- he simply was in the right place at the right time. He let his passion and curiosity lead him to discovering the truth, and ultimately fought for that truth to the extent that he could without sacrificing family or culture. While the movie focuses on the issue of science vs. the sport, business, and cult of football, the book reads more as a biography. It would have been more aptly named with this in mind, rather than catering to Hollywood's choice of title.