A Thoughtless Yes

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A Thoughtless Yes

by Helen H. (Helen Hamilton) Gardener

EN·~5 hours

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A lively assortment of short sketches invites listeners to pause before offering a “thoughtless yes.” Each piece shines a spotlight on familiar institutions—church, law, medicine, economics—by exposing the assumptions that keep us accepting them without question. The author’s voice is conversational yet incisive, turning everyday scenarios into springboards for deeper inquiry.

The collection weaves together diverse concerns, from the promise of socialist reform to the pitfalls of single‑tax theory, from the rigidity of religious dogma to the quirks of legal practice. Rather than delivering tidy solutions, every story ends on a question, urging you to weigh the arguments and decide where you stand. It’s an engaging blend of narrative and philosophy that encourages listeners to think critically about the world around them, all while enjoying the charm of well‑crafted, thought‑provoking fiction.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (290K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2013-03-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Helen H. (Helen Hamilton) Gardener

Helen H. (Helen Hamilton) Gardener

1853–1925

A bold late-19th-century writer and reformer, she used fiction, essays, and public speaking to challenge ideas about women’s inferiority and push for equal rights. Her career later brought her into government service, where she became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Civil Service Commission.

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