A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
by Betty Smith
by Betty Smith
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith, is considered a modern American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century in the slums of Brooklyn. It follows the life of young Francie Nolan and her family, including her alcoholic father and her hard-working, determined mother. It is often a story full of heartache, poverty, and cruelty, but is also honest, hopeful, and compassionate. This book can move slowly at times, but once you learn to really care about the Nolan family, it is a read that is hard to put down.
Received 4.5 stars on Goodreads
