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“A person who pulls himself up from a low environment via the bootstrap route has two choices. Having risen above his environment, he can forget it; or, he can rise above it and never forget it and keep compassion and understanding in his heart for those he has left behind him in the cruel upclimb.”

Quote by Betty Smith

Book:A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

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A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Maggie Now is a fictional narrative set in the early 20th century, focusing on the life of a young girl named Maggie in a Brooklyn neighborhood. The story delves into the challenges and triumphs of her family, highlighting themes of perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. more

Author

Betty Smith was an American author known for her novel 'Peter Pan'. Her works are typically written from a child's perspective and have been beloved by readers of all ages. more

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