From the Bookshelf of Bound Together…

In Betty Smith's classic, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, she re-creates the challenging world of extreme poverty, starvation and hardship that she grew up in as a girl and teen in the Williamsburg slums from 1902-1919.

As an avid reader, it is hard not to fall in love with Francie, her love of books and the explosive excitement she feels from learning and attaining her goals. The more I became acquainted with the Nolan family, I just did not want the story to en

In Betty Smith's classic, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, she re-creates the challenging world of extreme poverty, starvation and hardship that she grew up in as a girl and teen in the Williamsburg slums from 1902-1919.

As an avid reader, it is hard not to fall in love with Francie, her love of books and the explosive excitement she feels from learning and attaining her goals. The more I became acquainted with the Nolan family, I just did not want the story to end.....the descriptive environment.....well-defined characters.....interesting jobs.......and oh my, what a penny or two could buy!

Yes, there are moments of sadness and despair, but also many uplifting family moments that made me laugh out loud. Between papa's shenanigans, crazy ole Aunt Sissy, and the disappointments of young love......not to mention Francie's encounter with the pervert.....I can only say, I don't know why I waited so long to read this memorable and entertaining classic.

Highly Recommend!