The Small Family Legacy: A Journey of Ingenuity, Sea and Story By John F. K. Small Spanning nearly 400 years, The Small Family Legacy invites readers into a deeply personal and historically rich exploration of one family’s enduring presence in New England. Spanning over 400 years of the author's direct paternal line—from Edward Small’s 17th-century arrival to lighthouse keeper Isaac Small and beyond—this book offers more than names and dates. Through historical insight, creative storytelling, and poetic reflection, John F. K. Small traces his ancestral path while uncovering pieces of himself along the way. As he navigates archives, landscapes, and old family tales, the author finds resonance with his own neurodivergent identity, discovering how generations of resilience, creativity, and quiet strength helped shape who he is today. Whether you're a genealogist, historian, or someone seeking connection to place and purpose, this legacy unfolds as a memoir of family, sea, and self — ideal for lovers of Cape Cod, lighthouses, and American roots.