Description
America's favorite government teacher offers riveting, heartfelt stories of ordinary American heroes. Most pundits and historians sell a dangerously na?e version of the American story--either praising its most consequential figures uncritically or criticizing them unfairly. Sharon McMahon believes the truth is more human. In her debut book The Small and the Mighty, she tells the inspiring stories of twelve Americans--regular people with human foibles--whose extraordinary heroism in the face of mounting trials created the character of our country. With the same clarity and candor that's earned her millions of fans, McMahon follows the daughter of formerly enslaved parents who sparked a reformation in Black education, a Japanese immigrant who nearly died in combat and became a consequential Senator, and a suffragette who changed the course of the movement. The unforgettable prose and meticulous research tell the story of America from the perspective of the unsung heroes whose devotion to their country will restore your faith in the American dream. The portraits of our nation's most improbable champions, innovators, and rebels in this book celebrate the United States and reveal our common humanity. The Small and the Mighty is the encouragement we all need in an age of doomscrolling and division.
Author: Sharon McMahon
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Thesis
Published: 09/24/2024
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9780593541678
About the Author
Sharon McMahon is a former high school government and law teacher who earned a reputation as "America's Government Teacher" amidst the historic 2020 election proceedings for her viral efforts on Instagram to educate the general public on political misinformation. Through a simple mission to share non-partisan information about democracy, Sharon has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online, affectionately called the "Governerds," who look to her for truth and logic in a society plagued by bias and conspiracy.
Author: Sharon McMahon
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Thesis
Published: 09/24/2024
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9780593541678
About the Author
Sharon McMahon is a former high school government and law teacher who earned a reputation as "America's Government Teacher" amidst the historic 2020 election proceedings for her viral efforts on Instagram to educate the general public on political misinformation. Through a simple mission to share non-partisan information about democracy, Sharon has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online, affectionately called the "Governerds," who look to her for truth and logic in a society plagued by bias and conspiracy.