A funny, poignant coming-of-age memoir told through the
shoes that she wore.
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.
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