The Young Will Remember

by Eve J Chung

A sweeping historical novel set in the Korean War, following 28‑year‑old Chinese‑American journalist Ellie Chang. While on a military flight to cover a battle in 1950, her plane is shot down and she finds herself stranded on an icy field behind enemy lines. Rescued by a mysterious woman named Emma, Ellie is taken in by a pastor’s family, the Paks. As the war intensifies, Ellie leads Emma and the Paks on a perilous journey south, hoping to reunite Emma with her real daughter and to find safety for herself. The story explores love, motherhood, survival, and the hidden histories of a “Forgotten War,” highlighting the resilience of women amid conflict.