A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a 1943 semi-autobiographical novel by American author Betty Smith.

In the heart of Brooklyn's struggles, a delicate tree grows, mirroring the tenacity of young Francie Nolan. In the face of poverty, she discovers the pain and beauty of life. Betty Smith's tale is a lyrical ode to resilience

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