Hard to rate a book that covers such an important and horrific topic in such a touching way. This is the story of a family man living in Ireland nearby one of the Magdalene Laundries. The story left me with a real mix of emotions. Sadness, because this is fiction; it was upsetting knowing that so many of these girls and women were never given the kindness shown in the book. Inspiration, because this book, as its title says, is about the impact of small things and holding steadfast to your values. The prose was beautiful, descriptive and created a specific atmosphere. I feel like this is one of those books that talks about tough things without the tough thing being the main focal point, and that almost makes it more impactful in the end.