Betty Smith imagines a future home with plush chairs and white walls, dreaming of comfort after a hard life. She writes that suffering is a sign of truly living, and she watches the street sunshine while pondering mysteries. Small pleasures, like a simple observation, become sources of happiness.
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Betty Smith was a writer, best known for A tree grows in Brooklyn.
Quick Facts About Betty Smith
Born
December 15, 1896
Died
January 17, 1972
Profession
Writer
Notable works
A tree grows in Brooklyn
About Betty Smith
Betty Smith was an American playwright and novelist who wrote the 1943 bestseller A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
