The Young Will Remember, is available for purchase!
A sweeping novel about a correspondent trapped behind enemy lines during the Korean War, and the women who help her find her way home, from the national bestselling author of Daughters of Shandong.
Moving and triumphant, The Young Will Remember sheds light on a “Forgotten War,” the resilience of love within our darkest histories, and the indefatigable determination of mothers to protect their children.
Praise for The Young Will Remember:
“[A] well-researched, historical novel that tackles some topics American history books and school curriculums often fail to address: the Korean War (known as “the Forgotten War” for a reason), war-time sexual violence, and the impact of mass bombings on civilians.”—NPR (review)
“[A] sweeping tale of female resiliency and strength.”—People
“A riveting story, beautifully written and filled with compassion and conviction.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“Stunning and morally complex…This will stay with readers long after the final page.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A searing portrait of war’s moral failures and the undying power of a mother’s love. While countless narratives chart the experiences of men in war, Chung gives voice to the women who bear the violence, hold families together, and record the truths men want forgotten. A revealing exploration of women during the Korean war whose sacrifice and resilience we must never forget.”—Marjan Kamali, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran
“The Young Will Remember is a searing indictment of modern warfare and a testimony of human strength. With the same clarity and vividness she demonstrated in her debut, Daughters of Shandong, Eve J. Chung brings us another cast of compelling female characters who must fight for their place in a world that sees them only as collateral. Through this remarkable novel, Chung urges us to consider the human cost of wars, a cautionary tale that still rings relevant today, while reminding us that our humanity is ultimately what will save us.”—Karissa Chen, author of Homeseeking, A GMA Book Club Pick
Praise for Daughters of Shandong:
An instant USA Today Bestseller, New York Times Editors’ Choice, and Good Morning America Buzz Pick!
“Unforgettable….[a] story in the straightforward first-person style of a narrator who is not much given to cynicism or poetry but who can keep your attention with her wit, a knack for shrewd details and uncommon tenderness.”
—Alexander Chee, for The New York Times
“Throw open the doors of your heart for the lionhearted girls of Chung’s gripping debut…they are heroines for the ages.”
—People Magazine
“This expansive novel is a beautiful, heartbreaking story of a Chinese girl amid civil war and the Communist Revolution. It explores the bonds of family and the consequences of the society’s patriarchal values…Daughters of Shandong brings to life brave women who seek to control their own fate in the face of insurmountable odds.
—Newsweek
“Chung imbues her debut novel — based in part on memories shared by her grandmother — with spitfire flair and real-life specificity. Her colorful portrait of a young girl’s harrowing journey across China in the wake of the Communist revolution comes alive with villains,
twists and unlikely triumphs over adversity.”
—The New York Times Editors’ Choice
Daughters of Shandong is dedicated to my grandmother. While I did not need to write this novel in order to remember her, through it I feel as though I have kept her memory alive. I am so grateful to be able to share her story, and celebrate her strength and determination.
Eve J. Chung
