In Brooklyn, New York, in 1927, Carl Brown and Annie McGairy meet and fall in love. Though only eighteen, Annie travels alone to the Midwestern university where Carl is studying law to marry him. Little did they know how difficult their first year of marriage would be, in a faraway place with little money and few friends. But Carl and Annie come to realize that the struggles and uncertainty of poverty and hardship can be overcome by the strength of a loving, loyal relationship. An unsentimental yet uplifting story, Joy in the Morning is a timeless and radiant novel of marriage and young love.
Editorial Reviews
"Joy in the Morning stands out with a glad affirmation that love can accomplish the impossible." --Chicago Tribune
"Weeping, laughing, raging, exulting....Intensely emotional...Inspired." --New York Times
"A marvel...a human-hearted song of joy." --Best Sellers
"A glad affirmation that love can accomplish the impossible." --Chicago Tribune
About the Author
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.
