Description: Hi! You're looking at a BRAND NEW and UNREAD condition book which is a memoir of a life in shoes written by PATRICIA MORRISROE--the book is a collectible FIRST PRINTING and a HARDCOVER with the ORIGINAL DUSTJACKET and is NOT a remainder copy and NOT price-clipped, with the original $26.95 price in the upper corner of the front inner flap. This book has a slight ding on the lower spine tip and is in PERFECT shape otherwise! The book is titled 9 1/2 Narrow: My Life in Shoes and it was written by PATRICIA MORRISROE; it was published by Gotham Books in 2015 and is a 1st PRINTING with a publication line reading 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.From baby booties to orthopedic brogues (and all the high and low heels in between) shoes mark important rites of passage, reminding us of both the good and bad times: the road not taken, the prince that got away, the missed opportunities, the traveling, the fun. Most of all, they bring to mind the people we’ve loved and sometimes lost along the way.Combining tidbits of cultural history, Morrisroe chronicles her life as a bullied Catholic schoolgirl in “Moby Dick” brogues; a besotted college student in granny boots; an aspiring journalist in Annie Hall oxfords; a skeptical bride in her first Manolos; a reluctant fashionista in towering peep-toe pumps; and a concerned daughter, whose elderly mother hoped that her New Balance sneakers would help her regain her old balance. With wit and compassion, she introduces us to an unforgettable cast of characters, from her grandfather, who treated the family to legendary foot rubs, to her husband, whose vast collection of vintage Puma sneakers threatened to overwhelm their apartment and derail their marriage.Morrisroe’s “coming-of-age” is, at its heart, the story of a generation of women who’ve enjoyed a world of freedom and opportunity that was unthinkable to their mothers. Spanning five decades and countless footwear trends, 9 ½ Narrow is, like Love, Loss and What I Wore, about how we remember important events through a coat, or a dress, or in this case, a Beatle boot or Confirmation “wedgie.” With her charming sense of humor and irresistible voice, Morrisroe not only recounts her own story but also everywoman’s. Funny, candid and unexpectedly poignant, 9 ½ Narrow is about how we grow up, grow older, and finally grow into our own shoes.A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!
Price: 10 USD
Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-14T07:18:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Shoes
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Intended Audience: Adults
Subjects: Memoir
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: 9 1/2 Narrow : My Life in Shoes
Item Length: 8.5in
Item Height: 0.9in
Item Width: 5.8in
Author: Patricia Morrisroe
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Women, Fashion & Accessories, Personal Memoirs, Literary
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2015
Genre: Design, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 13 Oz
Number of Pages: 248 Pages
