Length1h
About this audiobook
Gideon P. Wimple, a mild mannered municipal employee, accidentally sparks a global movement called Structural Empathy after writing a dramatic memo about treating a break room shelf with consideration. What begins as a humorous attempt to stop coworkers from hoarding snacks grows into conferences, schisms, commercialization attempts, and philosophical debates, all while Gideon struggles to keep the idea grounded in kindness and common sense. In the end, he realizes the power was never in the shelf itself, but in the simple habit of pausing, paying attention, and treating shared spaces and each other with care.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length1 hr
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 22, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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