Tree Grows in Brooklyn, A

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Summary: Interesting parallels to Angela's Ashes
Review: I thought that A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was similar in so many ways to Angela's Ashes. I enjoyed comparing them as I read. Mainly, I thought that A Tree Grows in Brooklyn had a more hopeful spin than Angela's Ashes, but that Frank McCourt was more poetic in his writing than Betty Smith. If you have read one of these two books, I definitely recommend reading the other, too. It makes for a really interesting comparitive read!

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Summary: Amazing realistic masterpiece wich you can lear a lot from
Review: As someone who likes literature I must say this book is one of the most enjoyable book I've evr read. I analyzed this novel as a realistic one but it's not so gray as most of realistic stories I've read. it has all the emotions 445 pages you can cry be afraid to luagh and to just be happy from reading the book. the main charactor- Francy- She is a wonderfull girl with a lot of imagination and very smart and good I also liked the grandmother - Marry Romely wich is the symbole of the idea that you don't have know reading and writting in order to be smart. she is very good and too smart I know many people who studied in the university but still not as smart as she does.

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Summary: This deserves trillions of stars!!!
Review: I read this book when I was just turning 12 and it made a great impact on my life. I am now almost 13 and still think about this book. I've read tons of books since the time I read A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN, but that still remains my favourite. Nothing could top this. I remember writing a review in May that said that this would always be my fav book and that has proved to be true. Get this book and read it- it is so great!!! You will love it forever...

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Summary: The best!!!!!!!!
Review: I thought that A Tree Grows In Brooklyn was one of the best books I have ever read. I liked it because it was detailed and had an interesting plot.

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Summary: This Book Was EXTRAORDINARY!!!
Review: "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" was a FABULOUS book!! After reading it four times, I would definately give it a five star rating!! This book is based upon a coming of age girl growing up in poor family in Brooklyn, New York. It describes her life, feelings, and everyday ordeals. One word: AMAZING!!

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Summary: "Its a wonderful book that will you will find yourself in."
Review: I was in the seventh grade when I first read a "Tree Grows In Brooklyn". At the young age that I was, I still knew I had read a book that had changed my life or at least the way I looked at things. This is a book that will make you smile and say thats me! And by time your done with it you will find that a little bit of it is a part of you. Since I first read it I have tried to find as many books as a can that Betty Smith has written. I have suceeded in finding only two, "Maggie Now" and "A Joy In the Mourning". I have poured over these novels and dread the day that there will be know more left to find. Reading one her books has become to me like sitting down and being very content and confortable. I have had the previlge of reading many good books and understanding them. But there are none as good as reading The Tree for the first time.

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Summary: This is a fantastic book about change and growing up.
Review: Anyone who is lucky enough to read this wonderful book is sure to love it. The Nolan family lives in a poor neighborhood of Brooklyn at the turn of the century. Although their mother, Katie, works hard, sometimes they can barely scrape up enough money for food. For the Nolans everyday life is a challenge. But, everyday they wake up with a new strength, looking for what the new day will bring. Francie, whom the book mainly focuses on, is the oldest. she is very imaginative and smart, and learns a lot about her self over the course of the book. As Francie and her younger brother, Neeley grow older the world around them changes rapidly, as do they. This book is an excellent book about change and the relationships between family members.

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Summary: This is a delicious book!
Review: One of the best books I have ever read. I did not want it to end. I wanted it to go on and on, I could not get enough of Francie. Usually, I have a really difficult time with "classic literature". I often find the classics hard to read and understand. This read as easy as a light novel yet was profound and life changing.

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Summary: A classic novel that shows amazing character.........
Review: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is about young Frances Nolan, who is growing up in Brooklyn, New York in the early 1900's. Through her life, she is encouraged by her father, John Nolan, to live life to the fullest. Her mother, on the other hand is more interested in making sure that Frances is brought up the right way,to become a good "homemaker" and if that means making Frances quit school, then so be it. After a huge tragedey strikes the Nolan family, Frances understands a little more about the special signifagance of the tree that grew in Brooklyn.

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Summary: Describes the hardships a family goes through.
Review: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is about a girl, named Francie Nolan growing up in the Brooklyn slums in the early 1900's. Her family, which consists of her younger brother Neeley, her father Johnny, and her mother Katie, struggles to make ends meat. Katie ends up being responsible for keeping the family running because Johnny, is an alcoholic and they can't depend on him for survival. The Nolan's are faced with many problems and hardships, but they are strong and always manage to get through them. Life starts to look up for the Nolan's just as they thought all of their dreams would never come true. This is an easy book to get into because it is very discriptive. You feel as if you're a part of the book and that you're living with Francie in the slums of Brooklyn about ninety years ago. This book is a great experience for all who read it.