the small and the mighty book

The Small and the Mighty

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"A page turner full of 'a-ha!' moments. Encouraging. Funny. Brilliant."

- Lindsay Powers, Amazon Editor

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I host one of the largest online book clubs and private groups, which includes so much more than reading books. Join us in the Governerds™ Insider community to get:

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We’ll be speaking with Ina Garten after reading Be Ready When the Luck Happens and Adam Higginbotham about Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.

NEW PODCAST DOCUSERIES

Stalin: Man of Steel

Here’s Where It Gets Interesting presents Stalin: Man of Steel.

This docuseries walks you through the twisted and often disturbing life of Joseph Stalin. Though he would become one of the most consequential leaders of the Soviet Union, his early life is less well-known, which is exactly the way Stalin wanted it.

We’ll uncover the secrets he tried to hide, the women he loved and lost, and the children he fathered. From the violence and poverty of his youth, to his need for murderous revenge and lust for power, this is the true story of Joseph Stalin.

How did a little mama's boy called Soso become a mass murderer?

Listen to all 9 episodes now!

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“Sharon McMahon has a remarkable ability to make you laugh as you learn about the unsung heroes who shaped our country. By the end of the book, you won’t just be enlightened and entertained—you’ll feel empowered by newfound confidence that you don’t need to be rich or famous to make a difference.”

- Adam Grant