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Mentioned in 21 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 21 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a book he read in October 2024, featuring vignettes of lesser-known historical figures.


Cal Newport

2,229 snips
Ep. 325: Simple Focus Protocols
Recommended by 

as a tremendously inspiring and empowering book.


Adam Grant

134 snips
ReThinking: Reimagining the US political system with Sharon McMahon
Mentioned by 

as an example of justice, discussing her book about unsung Americans.


Ryan Holiday

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The Four Stoic Virtues | Real-Life Role Models to Inspire You
Recommended by 

as a book that inspired him and widened his horizons about where he lives.


Ryan Holiday

85 snips
Wisdom in the Face of Censorship | Sharon McMahon and Ryan Holiday
Mentioned by 

as a source of inspiration and empowerment, highlighting its funny and inspiring stories.


Adam Grant

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Reimagining the US political system with Sharon McMahon
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as a New York Times number one bestseller by 

, about 12 ordinary Americans who changed history.

Russell Moore


Sharon McMahon

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Sharon Says So on Teaching Civics in an Age of Misinformation
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as a book about 12 ordinary Americans who made a difference.


Ryan Holiday

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Sharon McMahon on How We Can All Be Change-Makers
Mentioned by 

to highlight the guest's book and its examples of ordinary people creating change.


Ryan Holiday

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The Secret to Raising Kids Who Don’t Lose Hope | Sharon McMahon
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as a book about 12 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things.


Ryan Holiday

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Sharon McMahon on The Unsung Americans Who Altered the Course of History
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, referring to a story from the book about Septima Clark.

Aubrey Chavez

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Why We Love Conspiracy Theories: A Conversation with Sharon McMahon







