Reading Sharon McMahon's 'The Small and the Mighty' was like sitting down with a friend who knows all the best stories—the kind that make you laugh, gasp, and sometimes tear up. Her writing is so vivid, I felt like I was right there with these unsung heroes, whether it was a suffragette fighting for votes or a Civil Rights activist standing up against injustice.

What I loved most was how McMahon shows that history isn’t just about big names—it’s about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. The chapter about the pigeon (yes, a pigeon!) delivering life-saving messages during wartime had me hooked. It’s these little-known stories that make the book so special.

Her conversational tone keeps things light, even when tackling heavy topics. At times, the tangents threw me off, but once I leaned into her storytelling style (like listening to a friend’s excited ramble), it added charm rather than confusion.

This isn’t a dry history lesson—it’s a call to action. By the end, I felt oddly empowered, like maybe my 'small' actions could matter too. If you’ve ever doubted one person’s impact, this book will change your mind. Pro tip: Get the audiobook. Hearing Sharon narrate her own work is pure magic.