
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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Narrated by:
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Kate Burton
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By:
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Betty Smith
When Johnny dies, leaving Katie pregnant, Francie, smart, pensive and hoping for something better, cannot believe that life can carry on as before. But with her own determination, and that of her mother behind her, Francie is able to move toward the future of her dreams, completing her education and heading off to college, always carrying the beloved Brooklyn of her childhood in her heart.
©1947 Betty Smith (P)2001 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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"There's a reason this tale remains beloved after almost 50 years, and it stands with memoirs like Angela's Ashes for its happy-ending triumph over a bad childhood." (AudioFile)
"A profoundly moving novel, and an honest and a true one. It cuts right to the heart of life." (The New York Times)
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You will find yourself in every character as well as your mother, father, aunts and uncles. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn should be required reading.
The only caution is the prologue. It's a self indulgent, self congratulatory piece of goo that adds nothing to the story and may put you off of what is a spectacular piece of literature.
A book everyone should read
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Endearing
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Always a favorite
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The narrator was spot on and I could picture the little girl growing up before my eyes. I can see why this book was required reading for high school students.
What an Experience!
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A great find
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I have listened to it 3 times now.
i strongly recommend this book to everyone especially teen boys and girls and ladies of all ages really
MUST READ
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3rd time reading
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Beautifully written tale
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A great book but...
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What did you love best about A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
Francie Nolan's world view. I read this book back when I was in high school almost 50 years ago. It hasn't lost any relevance over the years.What did you like best about this story?
Francie stays true to herself while adapting to every new twist in her life.Have you listened to any of Kate Burton’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Have not listened to Kate Burton before but I will look for more audiobooks narrated by her.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both - but neither laughing nor crying is extreme.Any additional comments?
It's not many books you can re-read that still resonate as much as it did when you are a teenager. Well worth the time.Just as good now
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