Betsy Smith creates a most realistic family, the Nolans, who, despite their poverty, class, and meager lifestyle, are decent, good, and full of kindness. Taking place in the early 1900s, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn shows how life really was back then. In A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, there are many key elements which in my opinion makes for a good classic. It has an unusual time period, touching and unforgettable characters, an exemplary and …showed first 75 words of 2464 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2464 total…as it is a reminder of how lucky we are. How lucky we are to live in Ross, to have a loving and caring family, and how lucky we are to have people to help us whenever we need it. This book also greatly refreshes my memory on how hard it was to live in the early 1900s, and it gives me a new appreciation for the people who lived in that period of time.