“There’s a tree growing in Brooklyn”

Book Details

 Author: Betty Smith
 Type: Fiction

Book Details Summary

Betty Smith tells a story set in Brooklyn in the early 1900s. It is about a young child named Francie Nolan, born into a poor family. It is a story of strength, will to live and the accompanying perseverance. It shows the sheer joy of getting something as meaningless as a Christmas tree, and how hard it is to get enough to eat. Indeed, there is much to teach in this book.

Conclusion of the book

While this is not your average self-help book that gives you step-by-step lessons, it has a lot to share. This book will show you the importance of reading and how powerful getting an education can be. It will teach you how challenges can continue even when you are doing your best. It points out the importance of moving forward regardless of the obstacles in your path.