A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (1943)

The novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, has so many parallels to what many people are experiencing today. Francie's family is struggling with challenging factors affecting the quality of relationships, including alcoholism and chronic economic pitfalls. Being affected and exposed daily to these adult concerns, Francie develops a wisdom and wit beyond her years. Talented and smart, she commutes daily to New York City where she works as a reader for a newspaper. Francie still dreams of attending high school and, eventually, college. It is 1917 and the US is on the brink of war...

This book is based on the life of Betty Smith (1896-1972), her family and the Brooklyn neighborhood, and her personal struggle to receive an education.

Other books by Betty Smith include Tommorrow Will Be Better (1948) and Joy in the Morning (1963).

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn movie released in 1945

I hope you enjoy reading this novel as much as I do!😊 Let's get together to drink delicios beverages, eat pastries, and talk about this brilliant coming of age novel📚☕️