A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

In 1910s Brooklyn, young Francie Nolan
navigates a childhood of extreme poverty
and systemic trauma. It is a gritty story
about resilience in a harsh urban
environment.

This book contains: adultery, alcohol use and
abuse, animal abuse (minor), bullying, child
abuse/neglect/starvation, controversial
cultural, gender, racial, religious and social
commentary, coerced sexual activity
(implied), death, deception, derogatory terms,
kidnapping, murder, parental neglect,
pedophilia, profanity, prostitution
(referenced), sexual activities/nudity, sexual
assault involving a minor (attempted),
smoking, toxic relationships and violence.