Rating: Summary: The greatest book ever! Review: Im 17 years old and I bought his book and read it in a day and i loved it completely. It is one of the best books i have ever read. Francie Nolan has deeply impacted my life and i dont think it will ever be the same. I see things more clearly than i have ever seen them in my life. It is a truly enjoyable book that everybody should read!
Rating: Summary: Excellent reading for just about anyone! Review: "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" is my favorite book. All my friends to whom I have described the story are interested in it! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for good reading around the age of 13 or older.
Rating: Summary: Fantastic reading Review: I have read " A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" over and over again.When things in my own life seem too difficult,I read about the life of Francie Nolan and realize I can overcome any problem with the same determination that Francie and her family had. All the characters were good,from the strong-willed mother,the weak dreamer of a father, to the loving but promiscuous aunt. Francie was my favorite character of all,she was able to overcome the adversity in her life through sheer dtermination and the gift of learning. She learned from everyone around her and the harsh enviroment in which she lived. I would recommend this book anyone who likes coming of age stories.I have read "A Tree Grows I have read "A Tree Grows I have read "A Tree Grows in
Rating: Summary: Wonderfull! Review: I was trying to catch up on my classics when I ran across this book. I can honestly say that it was one of the richest, most fulfilling books I have EVER read. A book that truely has stood the test of time, "A Tree Grow in Brooklyn" will always have a place in my heart. Exelently portrayed characters leave someone that every young woman can identify with.
Rating: Summary: Wonderful book that I can't put down! Review: This was a beautiful book! I am 13 years old, and I had the obligation of reading it for high school summer work, so when I first looked at it, I thought "Oh, this book is going to be boring." Boy, was I wrong! As soon as I started reading it, I just couldn't put it down. It's not filled with great action or adventure, but it is so interesting and well-written that I was pulled into the story, and I didn't want to stop reading it. Now that I finished it, I read it two more times, each time being just as good. I truly recommend this book to everyone!!
Rating: Summary: A GOOD READ FOR YOUNG GIRLS Review: THIS IS ONE BOOK THAT I KNEW THAT I SHOULD HAVE READ LONG BEFORE NOW. IT HAS BEEN ON MY MUST-READ LIST FOR A LONG TIME. THIS IS DEFINITELY A BOOK THAT ALL YOUNG WOMEN SHOULD READ. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SET IN THE EARLY 1900'S, SOME THINGS STILL APPLY TO OUR TIMES. IT WAS ALSO INTERESTING TO COMPARE LIFESTYLES THEN AND NOW. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
Rating: Summary: A must read for all girls. Review: Many years ago, my seventh-grade English teacher gave me the combined set of this book and "Maggie Now." (I wish "Maggie Now" was still in print too.) This story made a great impression on me way back then. Even though the place, time, and circumstances were different than my own life, the author somehow captured emotions and feelings very much like my own. I am ordering this book for me and my daughter.
Rating: Summary: One of the few books that I read again and again Review: This novel is one of the best that I have ever read. I first read this novel as a child and still enjoy it each time I read it.It is one of the few novels that I make a point of reading at least once a year. Each time I read it, I come away with a feeling of hope and sadness. Hope because Smith expresses the concept that any dream is possible as long as you apply yourself, no matter how bad your circumstances are. I also have a feeling of sadness that the novel has ended. But I guess that is a sign of a truely great and timeless novel. I were to pick 5 of my favorite novels of all time, this book would definately make the list. The characters are timeless. Even though it was written in 1943, it still can be read today and have the same impact. Smith's characterization captures the feelings of a child growing into a woman. It also gives the reader a sense of hope. It expresses the feeling that a person can a accomplish anything that he or she wants. One of the best passages proclaims that Francie is a reader. I take this saying to heart. As a true reader, I find this novel to be a must in anyone's library. Anyone reading this review, should do themselves a favor and read a novel that will capture one's heart and soul.
Rating: Summary: inspirational when one's in a book slump Review: i fell in an anti-reading mood for a while in 8th grade, but a lot of people encouraged me to read because it really helps in writing. i went to the library 3 days ago and copied down some titles that incoming freshmen were required to read before fall. "a tree in brooklyn" was the first one on the list that still had plenty of copies on the shelves (i think the thickness discouraged some people). i opened it up that night and started reading; it's really interesting! some mysteries of life (some basic things like laughing in a new environment) are explained and in such a way so it isn't boring at all.
Rating: Summary: One of my favorite books Review: I'm not a great reader of books, but when I read this book for high school, I got hooked. I didn't put it down until I finished it two days later. I recommend it to all the girls.
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