
Small Acts of Courage
A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy
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A captivating family history that illustrates how small actions can have an outsized political impact.
Small acts of courage matter. Sometimes, they change the world. Our history books are filled with the stories of those who fought for democracy and freedom—for idealism itself—against all odds, from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. These iconic struggles for social change illustrate the importance of engagement and activism, and offer a template for the battles we are fighting today. But using the right words is often easier than taking action; action can be hard, and costly.
More than a century ago, MSNBC host Ali Velshi’s great-grandfather sent his seven-year-old son to live at Tolstoy Farm, Gandhi’s ashram in South Africa. This difficult decision would change the trajectory of his family history forever. From childhood, Velshi’s grandfather was imbued with an ethos of public service and social justice, and a belief in absolute equality among all people—ideals that his children carried forward as they escaped apartheid, emigrating to Kenya and ultimately Canada and the United States.
In Small Acts of Courage, Velshi taps into 125 years of family history to advocate for social justice as a living, breathing experience—a way of life more than an ideology. With rich detail and vivid prose, he relates the stories of regular people who made a lasting commitment to fight for change, even when success seemed impossible. This heartfelt exploration of how we can breathe new life into the principles of pluralistic democracy is an urgent call to action—for progress to be possible, we must all do whatever we can to make a difference.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.
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"Ali Velshi is the soulful, smart, principled, passionate future of American TV journalism. His family’s story is astonishing and inspiring in equal measure—what a surprising and wonderful book!"—Rachel Maddow, host of The Rachel Maddow Show and author of Prequel
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Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.
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it's Nearly perfect
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Ho Tactics
- How to MindF**k a Man into Spending, Spoiling, and Sponsoring
- De: G. L. Lambert
- Narrado por: Patrick Stevens
- Duración: 9 h y 12 m
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I have discovered a group of women who refuse to be exploited, are immune to manipulation, and who never settle in the name of love. These ladies know what they want and take what they want by beating men at their own game. Utilizing the secrets exposed in this book, these women gain power, money, and status. Men call them gold diggers, women call them hos, but they call themselves winners. This is the book that society doesn't want you to listen to….
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I spent $24,000 in 4 months
- De B.M. en 10-06-18
De: G. L. Lambert
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Helter Skelter
- The True Story of the Manson Murders
- De: Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
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Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.
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Everything I remembered about the case was wrong..
- De karen en 06-22-12
De: Vincent Bugliosi, y otros
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The Abolitionists
- De: Kellie Carter Jackson, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Kellie Carter Jackson
- Duración: 2 h y 31 m
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While most of us are familiar with the Underground Railroad, there was much more to the movement than helping individuals escape their bondage. In the eight lectures of The Abolitionists, Professor Kellie Carter Jackson of Wellesley College will bring you along as she traces the history of the fight to end slavery in America, from its relatively quiet origins to the turning point at Harper’s Ferry to the Civil War.
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Highly Informative
- De Gilbert M. Stack en 02-23-25
De: Kellie Carter Jackson, y otros
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- De: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
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The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.
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Interesting, but centered on Britain
- De Ximena en 04-10-20
De: Dorsey Armstrong, y otros
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I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t)
- Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power
- De: Brené Brown
- Narrado por: Lauren Fortgang
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Based on seven years of ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we're all in this together.
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I'm sure its great if you are a mother ....
- De Leslie A Hill en 08-09-11
De: Brené Brown
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Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon
- Laurel Canyon, Covert Ops, and the Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream
- De: David McGowan
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The very strange but nevertheless true story of the dark underbelly of a 1960s hippie utopia. Laurel Canyon in the 1960s and early 1970s was a magical place where a dizzying array of musical artists congregated to create much of the music that provided the soundtrack to those turbulent times. But there was a dark side to that scene as well. Many didn't make it out alive, and many of those deaths remain shrouded in mystery to this day.
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My first review. This book changed me.
- De Robert en 06-30-19
De: David McGowan
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Caffeine
- How Caffeine Created the Modern World
- De: Michael Pollan
- Narrado por: Michael Pollan
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Michael Pollan, known for his best-selling nonfiction audio, including The Omnivores Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, conceived and wrote Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World as an Audible Original. In this controversial and exciting listen, Pollan explores caffeine’s power as the most-used drug in the world - and the only one we give to children (in soda pop) as a treat.
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Leaves much to be desired
- De Melody H en 02-02-20
De: Michael Pollan
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How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents captures the vivid lives of the Garcia sisters, four privileged and rebellious Dominican girls adapting to their new lives in America. In the 1960s, political tension forces the Garcia family away from Santo Domingo and toward the Bronx. The sisters all hit their strides in America, adapting and thriving despite cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice.
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I'm Latina and even I didn't like it
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Disinformation is designed to evoke a strong emotional response to push us toward more extreme views, unable to find common ground with others. The false claims that led to the breathtaking attack on our Capitol in 2020 may have been only a dress rehearsal. Attack from Within shows us how to prevent it from happening again, thus preserving our country's hard-won democracy.
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When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: “Mother, get a life!” And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been. In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history—not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care.
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- Sheila S.
- 05-31-24
Honesty and heartfelt opinions
Read just like he reports on MSNBC - very good listening that had me researching other events he mentions
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- Carol Robinson
- 08-07-24
Excellent
Wonderful story and Really well presented! Who knew?
I am mesmerized and learning a lot!
Who knew??
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- Dmitri
- 10-06-24
The inspiration for doing something
Beautiful story. Great book. Excellent job I can listen to it again. I will recommend it to my children
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- Daniella Manea
- 05-24-24
so so good
very satisfying and nourishing book. wonderful family stories with painstaking research behind it. earnest but also humorous
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- Sherri Godsey
- 05-25-24
Engaging and Inspirational
I love to listen to Ali Velshi talk. Yes, he has a wonderful voice, but it is his intellect and insight that tends to make what he says an event of cognitive stimulation. In the history of his family’s migration he provides revelations about the history of conditions and attitudes that I really only had an inkling of. Caste systems and apartheid, bigotry and oppression, small minds and expressions of self-importance so outrageous they make the concept of a “bully” meek in comparison. I envy the richness of his family ties and, stressful though it often was, the meaningful experiences of their many journeys. I envy that he has garnered such insightful wealth from both the failures and wins of their lives. And I thank him for the inspiration of a most practical passion about viewing cultural differences as a bounty and not a threat. I’m sick to death of the small minds and self-serving attitudes of people with money and too much power working to foist their personal biases on everyone else. Thank you, Ali Velshi, for clarifying what I feel humanity should be.
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- Sharon
- 07-03-24
This was a great story! I finished it on 2 days!
Thank you Ali! Your family history is so interesting! I can't wait for your next book!
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- Ange
- 05-24-24
L didn’t know
This is a history lesson and sharing of velshis life enjoying and so educational And thanks for sharing the beginning of your family
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- Octavian Musca
- 05-22-24
Must read
What an amazing book. I truly enjoyed every minute of it. The narration, content, humor and history are beautifully intertwined. Congrats Ali
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- Jack Brassell, Atlanta, GA
- 09-20-24
Family story, history lesson, positive message. A must read!
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. While it is a family story it is so much more. A history lesson from Africa to Canada. I learned so much. The title is so fitting. Those small acts shape your life for generations.. A heartwarming story of family, belonging, survival, citizenship and courage. What ever you do, don't skip the epilogue.
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- MamaLlama
- 07-04-24
Outstanding history of India and Africa. Enjoyed Ali's personal history.
I am grateful that Ali bared his soul so that we might learn about his history And his family Legacy. Thank you so much Ali Velshi ...this is a beautiful book!
You are an amazing man and a talented author and journalist. I always look forward to watching you on MSNBC. Please keep up the good work
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