Super Short Summary

Written by British novelist and journalist Jojo Moyes in 2023, Someone Else's Shoes is a story of loss, solidarity, and growth that interweaves the lives of two middle-aged women from different backgrounds as they try to cope with major life changes. By reinventing the classic trope of having her characters “trade places,” Moyes creates a unique space in which to explore how these two very different women learn to recognize their own unhealthy patterns and ultimately change their own lives for the better. This text features discussions of suicidal ideation, sexual harassment, and loss of pregnancy.