Description: Small Victories is the story of one incredibly dedicated teacher and the struggles she and her students face both inside the classroom and out. is a book with important lessons for anyone concerned about the quality and state of education in America today. Nominated for the National Book Award for nonfiction for 1990.
Brief description: Samuel G. Freedman, who has won numerous awards for investigative reporting and feature writing, is a former reporter for The New York Times. He has written frequently for Rolling Stone and has taught in the Columbia University Graduate Departments of Theater and Journalism. He lives in New York City with his wife, Cynthia.
Review Quotes: "Vivid, powerful prose...a book of major significance."-- Robert Coles, "Chicago Tribune""A powerful tale, beautifully and subtly told...splendid."-- Aric Press, "Newsweek""An upbeat book about triumphing against the odds...The victories seem large indeed.""-- Time"