A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (P.S.)
by Betty Smith
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Book Reviews of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (P.S.)
Book Review: I Love This Story!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book as required reading my freshman year of high school. At the time I hated it. I read it again for fun about a year later and could not believe how great it was. I too was an avid reader as a young girl, just like Francie Nolan. I still have the same old beat up copy of the book I read in high school. I have seen the movie more times than I can count, and they're both wonderful. I think this should be required reading for every school child, especially the girls! Like me, they may not get it at first, but if they give it a chance, they will not be sorry.Book Review: Beautifully written story with so much heart!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow - this one has been on my "must read" list for a long time, and I am so glad I finally picked it up. I read it in 2 sittings, and could barely put it down. The coming-of-age story of Francie Nolan is apparently based on Betty Smith's own life - and she is a magician with the written word. Her descriptions of the deepest poverty of Brooklyn during WWI and insights into the minds and souls of fragile yet incredibly strong people are stunning. Her observations about the human condition are timeless. Tree is a real treasure of American literature...Book Review: Good Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book last month....should have read it while an adolescent.
Setting is pre-Depression era about the struggles of the American 'family', some born in country, others immigrants or first generation. You gain a tremdous appreciation for what we have now, AND on so many levels. Social stigmas related to accepting 'charity', the cruelty of those with money against those 'without' and the sheer STRENGTH of the human spirit when facing adversity. THis book led me to examine my own reality and realize how fortunate I am to have all that I do.
Book Review: Original and recent reviews of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Summary: 5 Stars
Brilliant book! I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it, as it has been on my "to-read list" for years. Definitely worth it. Anyone who enjoyed Scout Finch's character in To Kill a Mockingbird would especially appreciate Francie Nolan's character. I found some original and new reviews of this books and wanted to share them:[...]. I was drawn into the original reviews, especially after reading Betty Smith's quote: "I, Betty Smith, wrote a novel. I had no axe to grind. I just wanted to write, but it seems I didn't know my own strength."Book Review: Wonderfully Written Account
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a book that somehow over the years I had missed reading. It was fascinating! Mrs. Smith gave a wonderful account of life in an era of America that many of us know little about. Having grown up with stories from my parents and grandparents about life during the depression, and before, in rural America, I enjoyed contrasting their tales with Frances's life and hardships of growing up in Brooklyn during the same time period. This is a wonderful read for anyone interested in life in this remarkable country of ours!