9 1/2 Narrow: My Life in Shoes - Rilegato

Morrisroe, Patricia

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ISBN 10: 1592409245 ISBN 13: 9781592409242

Casa editrice: Avery Pub Group, 2015

Riassunto

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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Advance Praise for 9 ½ Narrow:

"Ebullient...Morrisroe shows how our footwear tells our stories – and reveals our character."
—People Magazine

"Funny and keenly observed."
—The Wall Street Journal

"Chatty and endearing, this episodic memoir flows rather organically in the capable voice of New York journalist Morrisroe...Straightforward and funny."
—Publishers Weekly

"Morrisroe hits the mark ... A funny, warm and insightful trek through one woman’s life and American popular culture—a successful blend of form and function." 
— Kirkus Reviews

“9 ½ Narrow is an utterly charming — I might say fleet-footed — memoir about entering life with big (but narrow!) feet and bigger dreams.  Patricia Morrisroe depicts the agonies of growing up as a born sophisticate in a Catholic family and a small town with an enviable lightness of touch — and a comic's sense of timing.  It is hard to read this book without laughing — or occasionally grimacing — in recognition at the truth of an observation or situation, leaving one wondering how someone else has figured out exactly how you feel about everything from getting a bad perm to Bergdorf's shoe department.”
 — Daphne Merkin, author of The Fame Lunches
 
"9 ½ Narrow is a 10! A girl becomes a woman and shares her memories, her loves, family, and shoes. You'’ll identify with Patricia—laugh with her and at her—page after page. “
— Ilene Beckerman, author of Love, Loss and What I Wore

“Patricia Morrisroe writes with the sharpness of a stiletto and the wit of a Louboutin.” 
—Patricia Volk, author of SHOCKED: My Mother, Schiaparelli, and Me

"I love shoes and this delightful memoir shines a light on all things shoe, as well as all things personal.  Patricia Morrisroe's life unfolds through her wedges, ruby shoes, t-strap heels, and Manolo slingbacks.  As I read it, all my memories came back in a flood, and yours will too."
--Delia Ephron (7 1/2 Narrow), author of Sister, Mother, Husband, Dog: (Etc.)

L'autore:

Patricia Morrisroe is the author of Wide Awake and Mapplethorpe: A Biography. She has written forVanity Fair, The New York Times, Vogue, and New York Magazine. Morrisroe lives in New York City.

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• Editore: Avery Pub Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1592409245
• ISBN 13: 9781592409242
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 244