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The Poppy Lady by Barbara E Walsh
Here is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans. When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans. A portion of the book's proceeds will support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple(R), which benefits children of the U.S. military.
"Since WWI, red poppies have been used to commemorate fallen soldiers; Walsh explains why in a glowing tribute to the woman behind the symbol, Moina Belle Michael.. Johnson's oil paintings offer several dramatically lit, almost beatific portraits of Michael" --Publishers Weekly
"Michael’s moral force and commitment are commendable and noteworthy... heroic..." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Michael’s moral force and commitment are commendable and noteworthy... heroic..." -- Kirkus Reviews
Walsh, Barbara: - When Irish author and historian Barbara Walsh gained a doctorate in history from Lancaster University in 1999, she had already enjoyed a long and productive career which had encompassed a number of creative outlets as a writer, artist, broadcaster and multi-media producer.
Barbara went on to develop a particular interest in researching neglected early twentieth century historical topics which she presents as ground-breaking building blocks to introduce new themes and fields of research. Each subsequently well- received publication of her work has allowed these topics to be successful developed and expanded by international scholars.
Barbara went on to develop a particular interest in researching neglected early twentieth century historical topics which she presents as ground-breaking building blocks to introduce new themes and fields of research. Each subsequently well- received publication of her work has allowed these topics to be successful developed and expanded by international scholars.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781590787540 |
| ISBN 10 | 1590787544 |
| Title | The Poppy Lady |
| Author | Barbara E Walsh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Astra Publishing House |
| Year published | 2012-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Keystone to Reading Book Award (Intermediate) 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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