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A review by chrissie_whitley
The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon, Sharon McMahon
4.0
4.5 stars
Lovingly crafted, The Small and the Mighty, a nonfiction debut from Sharon McMahon, offers the stories of twelve seemingly ordinary Americans whose acts of heroism helped shape the nation's history but have been left out of our history books.
McMahon highlights individuals whose courage and resilience left a lasting mark, elevating them above the ordinary. Through what is likely a staggering level of research and meticulous planning, McMahon provides a more nuanced view of American history.
McMahon’s voice, with or without the audiobook, shines through. She offers several tear-jerking moments, brimming with hope, love, and strength. This book is both timely (who doesn’t need a little hope right now?) and timeless, with the treasures inside waiting to be discovered by readers at any time in the future.
A perfect addition to school curriculums, The Small and the Mighty gave me a renewed sense of pride in the people this land has fostered — something I haven’t felt in quite some time.
Lovingly crafted, The Small and the Mighty, a nonfiction debut from Sharon McMahon, offers the stories of twelve seemingly ordinary Americans whose acts of heroism helped shape the nation's history but have been left out of our history books.
McMahon highlights individuals whose courage and resilience left a lasting mark, elevating them above the ordinary. Through what is likely a staggering level of research and meticulous planning, McMahon provides a more nuanced view of American history.
McMahon’s voice, with or without the audiobook, shines through. She offers several tear-jerking moments, brimming with hope, love, and strength. This book is both timely (who doesn’t need a little hope right now?) and timeless, with the treasures inside waiting to be discovered by readers at any time in the future.
A perfect addition to school curriculums, The Small and the Mighty gave me a renewed sense of pride in the people this land has fostered — something I haven’t felt in quite some time.