Eleven Stories High

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Set in a postwar New York City, this memoir captures the unique experience of a girl's coming of age within a meticulously planned, "utopian" community. It explores the challenges and triumphs of growing up in an environment that promises idealism yet presents its own complexities. Through personal anecdotes, the author reflects on the interplay of hope and reality, revealing how the community shaped her identity and understanding of the world.