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A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From America’s favorite government teacher, a heartfelt, inspiring portrait of twelve ordinary Americans whose courage formed the character of our country.

In The Small and the Mighty, Sharon McMahon proves that the most remarkable Americans are often ordinary people who didn’t make it into…

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1 author picked The Small and the Mighty as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book was an uplifting reminder of how small acts of kindness and courage can make a huge difference. It reminded me of the impact we can all have, no matter how small we might feel.

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