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Mentioned in 12 episodes
The Small and the Mighty
Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement
Book • 2024
In *The Small and the Mighty*, Sharon McMahon highlights the stories of ordinary Americans who, through their courage and resilience, shaped the course of American history.
The book features a diverse cast of characters, including a woman riding a white horse down Pennsylvania Avenue, a young boy detained at a Japanese incarceration camp, and a formerly enslaved woman on a mission to reunite with her daughter.
McMahon’s thorough research and engaging storytelling bring these untold histories to light, emphasizing that anyone, regardless of background, can make a significant impact on the nation’s future.
The book features a diverse cast of characters, including a woman riding a white horse down Pennsylvania Avenue, a young boy detained at a Japanese incarceration camp, and a formerly enslaved woman on a mission to reunite with her daughter.
McMahon’s thorough research and engaging storytelling bring these untold histories to light, emphasizing that anyone, regardless of background, can make a significant impact on the nation’s future.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Mentioned by
Cal Newport as a book he read in October 2024, featuring vignettes of lesser-known historical figures.


2,130 snips
Ep. 325: Simple Focus Protocols
Recommended by
Ryan Holiday as a book that inspired him and widened his horizons about where he lives.


84 snips
Wisdom in the Face of Censorship | Sharon McMahon and Ryan Holiday
Mentioned by
Adam Grant as a source of inspiration and empowerment, highlighting its funny and inspiring stories.


50 snips
Reimagining the US political system with Sharon McMahon


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How To Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon
Mentioned by
Ryan Holiday and his family as an inspiring book about ordinary Americans who made a difference.


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How To Raise Hopeful Kids | Ryan Holiday and Sharon McMahon
Recommended by Caitlin Schuss for its inspiring stories of Americans who changed history.

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636: America’s Government Teacher on Hope & Resilience with Sharon McMahon
Mentioned for its inspiring stories about the civil rights movement, although criticized for its hectoring tone.

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