McMahon’s book, though, is more than a historical reminder — it’s a civic sermon that may inspire Americans during this turbulent time for the country.
It’s not just the mighty who are mighty.”McMahon’s book offers two lessons for how everyday Americans today might move forward with new purpose.
I need to make soup for a sick relative.”Doing the next needed thing avoids the type of inaction that results from the belief that must rely on charismatic leaders to change America, McMahon says.
They want to win.”‘They knew that hope was a choice’The victories of the small and mighty aren’t always immediately apparent.
McMahon says Americans can do the same today — if they remember one final lesson from the small and mighty.
Persons:
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