A Tree Grows in Brooklyn/布鲁克林有棵树

<p>Barren soil cannot hold back the heaven tree's reach; an ordinary origin cannot confine a true dream. Those who persist in striving are the ones who ultimately become themselves.</p><p>贫瘠的土地，挡不住天堂树的生长，平凡的原生家庭，困不住真正的梦想。一直努力的人，才能真正做自己。</p><p></p><p>You don't have to be destitute to understand this story.</p><p></p><p>A poor child's growth holds no fancy tricks. Thirteen-year-old Francie Nolan born in Brooklyn's poverty-stricken neighborhood focuses on one essential task each day: collecting scrap with her younger brother to earn meager income and ease her family's burden. Despite their hardships her parents insist on sending the children to school hoping they will one day escape the bottom of society. Through all life's adversities the Nolans remain resilient as the Tree of Heaven never losing their dignity. No matter how poor they live vibrantly.</p><p></p><p>Betty Smith's autobiographical novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has moved millions of readers. Many see Smith as the embodiment of the young heroine affectionately calling her dear Francie. They thank her for showing that no matter the circumstances one can live with dignity live radiantly and live a fuller life.</p><p>不一定非得一贫如洗，才能领会这个故事。</p><p>穷孩子的成长没有花哨技术。13岁的小女孩弗兰茜出生在纽约的穷人区布鲁克林，她每天紧要的事情就是带着弟弟捡破烂，以赚取一些微薄的收入，帮助父母减轻家里的负担。即使条件艰苦，爸爸妈妈仍然坚持让孩子们接受教育，希望将来脱离底层。即使生活坎坷，弗兰茜一家却如天堂树般坚韧，始终保持尊严。无论多么贫穷，他们都生机勃勃。</p><p>贝蒂·史密斯自传式的《布鲁克林有棵树》，感动了千千万万的读者。许多人都把她当成是书中主角的化身，称她为亲爱的弗兰茜，更告诉她，感谢她让他们知道，无论如何，人都可以活得有尊严、活得灿烂，活得更加充实。</p>