A review by akovach
Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith

5.0

Such a lovely read. Betty has a wonderful way of writing about writers as her characters. An enjoyable read, similar to A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Both books represent periods of time in her life as well. So interesting. A favorite quote from this book is from page 239, "But a person can't live on bread alone. He should buy hyacinths to feed his soul." Betty also contrasts sometimes simple minded and curious characters with deep, sometimes dark human struggles making very soulful works of art.