Betty Smith has to be the most amazing author not talked about. Prior to my Book Club, I had never even heard of her. I first read "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" which I loved and thought nothing could hold a candle to its eloquence and genuineness...then I read "Joy in the Morning." This novel should be read by everyone, especially those in a committed relationship or just starting a relationship--it touched my heart like a good novel should. Smith's ease of beautiful language has been forgotten in a lot of modern literature. It seems like nowadays authors pump out a new novel every couple months and their lack of plot and character development is quite clear. Writing a novel should be a process of creative thinking, not a process of profit making.
It is very evident that Smith put an immense amount of thought into her characters because her characters come to life in a way I didn't think was possible. After reading her novels I literally miss her characters, first Francie and now Annie. Annie is one of my favorite characters for so many reasons: her sweetness, her independence, her passion for learning and reading, I could go on. Annie and Carl's relationship can easily be related to by everyone--their sweet beginning--their bouts with difficulties--their proof that true love can accomplish anything.
-Toni
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