Sharon McMahon, host of the podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, debuts with a compelling blend of biography and history that sheds light on little known figures who made a difference. The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement (2024) is written in a conversational style, inviting the reader to get to know inspiring figures while incorporating pop culture references and reframing how we think about history.
This narrative nonfiction shows the power of individuals doing their part to improve their community and how their unselfish actions bettered our nation. An uplifting story of America. The author narrates the audiobook—highly recommended.