A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (P.S.) | Betty Smith

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (P.S.) | Betty Smith | Beautifully Written

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	A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (P.S.) Betty Smith Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006 - 528 pages average customer review:based on 555 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Still a winner

I read this book many years ago as a young woman and loved it. Now many years later, it still is a wonderful story of a young girl growing up surrounded by poverty but maintaining an innocence of heart. There is not one ounce of cynicism in Francie's entire body; something that is rare today.

I read many of the negative reviews from young people who have been required to read the book. It is so difficult for them to get past the differences of today's age and then; however, hopefully some will have inspiring teachers who will be able to get them through the details enough in order to see the universal story of perseverance and strength of family.

This book is not a page turner, has dated dialogue and writing style, and is probably not for everyone. However, it is a warm, pleasant, inspiring read that should at least be tasted.

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Beautifully Written

This is a beautiful book. I have loved it for 20+ years and read it more than 20 times. Every time, it is as if I become a part of Francie. She is a daughter, a niece, a younger sister, the neighbor, the friend....she is so real to me. Look beyond the poverty to the wealth, beyond the filth to the clean heart, beyond the wrongness to all that turns out right, all because of Francie's strength of character. This is a story that may be over 50 years old, but is just as new as if it were written yesterday.

Wonderful

I absolutely loved this book. It broke my heart during parts though, I had never realized how different times were then. It is a bit long, but I found that in the end, the extra length was worth it. Francie is by far one of my favorite characters I have come upon in any book. Those looking for an exciting book may want to back away from this one, but those wishing to read a wonderful piece of literature definitely need to pick this up.

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One of the best books ever written

As I read this book, I find myself wishing that we valued education as much as the characters in the story. It's a great book, a classic, and one on "the list" of books that I want my kids to read when they are old enough.

Superior Writing

This is one of the best books I have read, ever. Her descriptions of her childhood, in story form, took me to a new world. Bravo!

reviews: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, page 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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