The Poppy Lady: The Story of Madame Anna Guérin and the Remembrance Poppy.

"The Poppy Lady: The Story of Madame Anna Guérin and the Remembrance Poppy" is a well-researched book that explores the origin of the poppy flower as a symbol of remembrance for Armistice Days. The book focuses on Anna Guérin, a French woman who is credited with popularizing the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. The author, Heather Anne Johnson, argues that Guérin is the sole originator of the poppy and provides evidence to support this claim. The book also discusses Guérin's life and her efforts to raise funds for French orphans after World War I. Despite her significant contributions, Guérin's involvement in creating the poppy has been overlooked in the past. However, recent years have seen a growing recognition of her role in establishing the poppy as an international symbol of remembrance. [Extracted from the article]