Oh, this is just the sweetest, most realistic story of two young adults who are in love and naively believe that being together forever will solve all their problems. Annie and Carl quickly realize that getting married against their families' wishes will be the least of their worries. Annie is a dreamer, a reader, a warm and personable girl that everyone can't help but love. Carl is smart, passionate, funny and diligent, a hardworking guy who earns respect and kindness from all the superiors in his life. Together, they prove to be an unstoppable pair and achieve a happiness beyond what they could have imagined. If you loved A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, you'll enjoy Joy in the Morning. Betty Smith has created yet another cast of memorable characters and the setting is reminiscent of her own early days of marriage and auditing university classes. Overall, this story is authentic and heartwarming.