A Tree Grows In Brooklyn

I know that I read this book as a kid/youth, but I don't really remember the experience. I'm so glad I re-read it. All of my favorite characters growing up were girls who found inspiration and solace in books and writing, and Francie Nolan is another great character who fits that mold. The Nolan family's story is heart-breaking and beautiful, joyful and moving. I certainly wouldn't want to be struggling to survive each day, yet there is something about this book that makes me want to experience life in 1910s Brooklyn.