Red Memory

Tania Branigan’s Red Memory is a haunting exploration of China’s Cultural Revolution and its enduring legacy. Drawing on interviews, reportage, and historical research, Branigan uncovers the silences, traumas, and contested memories that continue to shape China today. Her writing is empathetic yet unflinching, capturing the pain of individuals and the complexities of collective amnesia. The book demonstrates how the past remains present, influencing politics and society in subtle but profound ways. It is a courageous work of journalism and history that insists on remembering what others seek to forget.