Red Memory Living, Remembering and Forgetting China's Cultural Revolution

In Red Memory, Tania Branigan, the Guardian’s former China correspondent, uncovers the hidden scars of the Cultural Revolution. Decades after the chaos ended, the memories of that era still shape the psyche of a superpower. Branigan speaks with survivors, perpetrators, and the children of those caught in the turmoil to reveal how a billion people have processed—or been forced to forget—one of the most traumatic periods in human history.

This book is a haunting meditation on memory, trauma, and the power of the state. It provides essential context for anyone looking to understand the social and political landscape of contemporary China.