A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Smith, Betty (Foreword by Anna Quindlen)
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Smith, Betty (Foreword by Anna Quindlen). HarperCollins: New York, 2002. Edition: 1st thus.. ISBN: 0060001941. Hardcover, 8vo, 493 pages. Quarter bound in blue over blue boards; gilt lettering on spine.

Condition: Very Good in a Very Good jacket. Spine ends and corners bumped; binding a little relaxed. Cover lighty rubbed without chips or tears.

Contents: Publisher's Note:

The American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century.

A profoundly moving novel, and an honest and true one. It cuts right to the heart of life...If you miss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn you will deny yourself a rich experience...It is a poignant and deeply understanding story of childhood and family relationships. The Nolans lived in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn from 1902 until 1919...Their daughter Francie and their son Neely knew more than their fair share of the privations and sufferings that are the lot of a great city's poor. Primarily this is Francie's book. She is a superb feat of characterization, an imaginative, alert, resourceful child. And Francie's growing up and beginnings of wisdom are the substance of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. -- New York Times