In the world today

In the world today, everywhere you look you see something that has the potential to influence you. Whether this influence comes from a book, a teacher, or a movie it has the ability to change the way you view the world. I have run into a numerous amount of these life-changing influences in my seventeen short years of life. One novel in particular has especially influenced me on my journey through life. A Tree Grows …

…in my life. This remarkable novel taught me some very valuable life lessons. Through Betty Smith's words I learned to appreciate what I have, established a link between myself and my grandparent, and I discovered the importance of an exceptional education. Betty Smith is an impressive author and I would recommend A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to anybody who is looking for a book that will extensively change their view of themselves and the world.