A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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The American classic about a young girl's coming of age at the turn of the century.
This book was profound and fulfilling. Nearly five hundred pages long, Francie's life is told through eyes of sadness. She lives in the slums of Brooklyn in 1902 and spends most of her time reading. As the years go on she has little opportunity to get out of the slums but with Francie's strong character and determination, her destiny changes.
from Amazon.com:
"Francie Nolan, avid reader, penny-candy connoisseur, and adroit observer of human nature, has much to ponder in colorful, turn-of-the-century Brooklyn. She grows up with a sweet, tragic father, a severely realistic mother, and an aunt who gives her love too freely--to men, and to a brother who will always be the favored child. Francie learns early the meaning of hunger and the value of a penny. She is her father's child--romantic and hungry for beauty. But she is her mother's child, too--deeply practical and in constant need of truth. Like the Tree of Heaven that grows out of cement or through cellar gratings, resourceful Francie struggles against all odds to survive and thrive. Betty Smith's poignant, honest novel created a big stir when it was first published over 50 years ago. Her frank writing about life's squalor was alarming to some of the more genteel society, but the book's humor and pathos ensured its place in the realm of classics--and in the hearts of readers, young and old. (Ages 10 and older) --Emilie Coulter "
This book was profound and fulfilling. Nearly five hundred pages long, Francie's life is told through eyes of sadness. She lives in the slums of Brooklyn in 1902 and spends most of her time reading. As the years go on she has little opportunity to get out of the slums but with Francie's strong character and determination, her destiny changes.
from Amazon.com:
"Francie Nolan, avid reader, penny-candy connoisseur, and adroit observer of human nature, has much to ponder in colorful, turn-of-the-century Brooklyn. She grows up with a sweet, tragic father, a severely realistic mother, and an aunt who gives her love too freely--to men, and to a brother who will always be the favored child. Francie learns early the meaning of hunger and the value of a penny. She is her father's child--romantic and hungry for beauty. But she is her mother's child, too--deeply practical and in constant need of truth. Like the Tree of Heaven that grows out of cement or through cellar gratings, resourceful Francie struggles against all odds to survive and thrive. Betty Smith's poignant, honest novel created a big stir when it was first published over 50 years ago. Her frank writing about life's squalor was alarming to some of the more genteel society, but the book's humor and pathos ensured its place in the realm of classics--and in the hearts of readers, young and old. (Ages 10 and older) --Emilie Coulter "
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KarenZero - Brooklyn NY - prefer US
littlemoonbeam - Brooklyn NY - prefer US
sweetybeans - Oregon, USA - prefer US
dietcokemama - MA, USA - will ship international
AmaniS - GERMANY - prefer Europen shipping
Annodyne - UK - prefer UK
BabyFlyLady - UK - will ship international
Tregossip - UK - will ship international
Hawkette - AUSTRALIA - will ship international<----With this user
and then back to milkeyway NJ,USA
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Journal Entry 3 by milkeyway at Controlled Release in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, New Jersey USA on Monday, July 31, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (7/31/2006 UTC) at Controlled Release in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, New Jersey USA
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Received safely. Will read ASAP!
I loved this book and found it especially interesting since I live in Brooklyn (although not near where Francie lived). It is amazing how much (and how little) a city like New York can change in 100 years. Many of the streets that Francie lived and travelled on are still there, but there have also been many changes; there are no longer Els (elevated train lines) and trolleys and many of the areas that were wealthy are now run down. For those interested in old New York, I highly recommend the website http://www.forgotten-ny.com !
I've PM'ed littlemoonbeam several times and am still waiting for an address.
Thanks Milkeyway for sharing the book!
I've PM'ed littlemoonbeam several times and am still waiting for an address.
Thanks Milkeyway for sharing the book!
Here is a page about Williamsburg from Forgotten-NY:
http://www.forgotten-ny.com/NEIGHBORHOODS/williamsburg/wburg1.html
It includes pictures from Grand St. and other streets mentioned in the book.
http://www.forgotten-ny.com/NEIGHBORHOODS/williamsburg/wburg1.html
It includes pictures from Grand St. and other streets mentioned in the book.
Journal Entry 7 by KarenZero at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, August 24, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (8/23/2006 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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On the way to the next reader!
On the way to the next reader!
Journal Entry 9 by littlemoonbeam at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in Portland, Oregon USA on Sunday, September 24, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (9/17/2006 UTC) at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in Portland, Oregon USA
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I am sending this book on to Sweetybeans. It was quite an enjoyable read. I recently moved to Williamsburg and the author refers to many streets in my neighborhood. I loved reading about Francie Nolan's journey to womanhood. I wonder how much of the book is autobiographical.
BTW since when is twice "several times?"
I am sending this book on to Sweetybeans. It was quite an enjoyable read. I recently moved to Williamsburg and the author refers to many streets in my neighborhood. I loved reading about Francie Nolan's journey to womanhood. I wonder how much of the book is autobiographical.
BTW since when is twice "several times?"
just recieved this today - i have two books ahead of this one, but should get to it quickly -
i rarely ever give a book a ten, but this one deserved it. i finished it late last night and it was such a wonderful book...the writing brought the characters to life. i can't say enough about how well written this book is and how much i enjoyed it. once i started i couldn't put it down.
pm'ed dietcokemama for addy ...waiting for a response :)
pm'ed dietcokemama for addy ...waiting for a response :)
I am late journaling but the book is here. I have one or two rings ahead but hope to get to it soon, or convince my daughter to read it.
This book brought bach such memories from when I read it years ago. Sorry to have been so long before I sent it along, December has been a horrible month for us.
It's been sent Air Mail to Amani S in Germnay.
It's been sent Air Mail to Amani S in Germnay.
Journal Entry 14 by BabyFlylady from Driffield, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, September 21, 2007
This arrived yesterday! What a surprise I had completley forgotten about it but I really looking forward to it. I will get to this one asap as I have just started a new book!
Journal Entry 15 by Tregossip from St. Austell, Cornwall United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Arrived today - thanks
Will start asap but another being read at present and with Christmas fast approaching will do my best to read and pass on within a month
A brilliant read and thanks for sharing - just loved it
Will start asap but another being read at present and with Christmas fast approaching will do my best to read and pass on within a month
A brilliant read and thanks for sharing - just loved it
Journal Entry 16 by Tregossip at Post Office in Probus, Cornwall United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (1/4/2008 UTC) at Post Office in Probus, Cornwall United Kingdom
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to Australia air-mail - enjoy and a Happy New Year
to Australia air-mail - enjoy and a Happy New Year
Journal Entry 17 by Hawkette from Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Arrived with me in Melbourne, thank you! Have been looking forward to reading this one for years!!
I loved this! Got totally engrossed in the characterisation, and the toil of the Nolans.
Reading the notes at the back, and the controversy with this books' publication reminded me about how edgy this would have been in it's day. Today, that angle is hard to imagine, but still, the raw heart ache of the struggle of poverty and rising about it, is just so strong.
Will be putting in the post tomorrow, back to the USA.
Reading the notes at the back, and the controversy with this books' publication reminded me about how edgy this would have been in it's day. Today, that angle is hard to imagine, but still, the raw heart ache of the struggle of poverty and rising about it, is just so strong.
Will be putting in the post tomorrow, back to the USA.
Back safe home in the U.S.A! Thanks much :)
