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
"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
Harper Collins Web Site, February, 2001
Summary
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.
A critically acclaimed account of one year with an urban high school teacher and the struggles she and her students
face both inside the classroom and out.
"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. "
