Where Poppies Grow

By Linda Granfield

Uncover the untold stories of World War I's impact on families and nations.

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32 pages

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Step into the lives of those who faced the unimaginable during World War I. Through personal letters, coded notes, and heartfelt prayers, discover the human cost of a conflict that reshaped nations and shattered families. Experience the war's profound impact through vivid anecdotes and memorabilia, revealing the courage and sacrifice of individuals from all walks of life. Will their stories of hope and despair change your perspective on the devastation of war? This compelling collection offers a poignant glimpse into the past, challenging us to remember the true cost of global conflict.

From the publisher

Finalist for the Silver Birch Award Winner of the 2002 Information Book Award When World War I began in 1914, no one knew that millions of young people would die in the agonizing years ahead. No one imagined the effect it would have on family life, or that whole villages would disappear, or that entire nations would be changed forever. They believed their sons and daughters, mothers and fathers would be home by Christmas. They were tragically mistaken. With photos, memorabilia, and anecdotes, Linda Granfield brings us face-to-face with people from all walks of life who risked everything for their country. These painstakingly-gathered bits and pieces are remnants of conflict on a scale never before witnessed. Hastily-penned letters, notes written in code, and prayers for deliverance form an eloquent portrait of humanity, and a startling comment on the devastation of war.

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