Tomorrow Will Be Better

“The author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn again reveals her compassionate, understanding gift for portraying the little people of a great city, their frustrated hopes and ambitions, their defensive bitterness, their zest for life beaten down by life itself.” - Kirkus&#8220Betty Smith was a born storyteller.” - USA Today“Smith’s keen eye for character is on full display here … .Those seeking rich characterization and vivid period detail will savor this story of a young woman’s dreams, disappointments, and relentless hope for the future.” - Booklist“Reading Smith today means… appreciating the multidimensional, nuanced portrayals of the working-class characters and a version of feminism that applauds both work and motherhood as valid choices. Gritty yet generous slice of early-20th-century American life.” - Kirkus“If ever there were a moment to settle down for a stretch with this brilliant classic, that moment is now.” - Page & Pairing“A rediscovered treasure.” - Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post

Betty Smith (1896-1972) was a native of Brooklyn, New York. Her novels A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Tomorrow Will Be Better, Joy in the Morning, and Maggie-Now continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of millions of readers worldwide.