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    Betty Smith c. 1943. Betty Smith (born Elisabeth Lillian Wehner; December 15, 1896 – January 17, 1972) was an American playwright and novelist, who wrote the 1943 bestseller A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

  2. May 28, 2018 · Learn about the life and works of Betty Smith, an American novelist and playwright who wrote the classic coming-of-age story, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Discover how she drew from her own experiences, overcame challenges, and achieved success in the literary world.

  3. 4.29. 468,239 ratings27,401 reviews. The beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century, Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a poignant and moving tale filled with compassion and cruelty, laughter and heartache, crowded with life and people and incident.

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  4. Mar 2, 2024 · How the author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a best-selling novel about the borough, came to despise it. Learn about her life, career, and views on Brooklyn's changing demographics and culture.

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  6. Mar 17, 2009 · Audible sample. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Perennial Classics) Kindle Edition. by Betty Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. 4.6 17,789 ratings. Teachers' pick. See all formats and editions. A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick. The beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the twentieth century.

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  7. Feb 27, 2024 · The novelist, who grew up in Brooklyn, became famous for her semi-autobiographical story of a poor but spirited family. She also expressed her dislike for the borough's changing character and hoped it would be destroyed by bombs.

  8. Betty Smith Biography. Elizabeth Lillian Wehner is born December 15, 1896, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York, and christened at Holy Trinity Church. She is the daughter of John and Catherine Wehner, German immigrants, who married February 16, 1896. Her parents call her Lizzie or Littie, and her friends refer to her as Elizabeth ...

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