Set in Brooklyn around 1900, the Nolan family finds ways to thrive amidst poverty and Papa's struggles with alcoholism. The story follows the family's struggles and triumphs, including Aunt Sissy's unconventional relationships, the removal of the family's only tree view, and young Francie's efforts to improve her education.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A young woman grows up in a gritty Brooklyn tenement of the early 1900s, influenced by her father's unwavering optimism and perseverance, which ultimately nurtures a bright and inventive personality within her.