To Live

A devastating yet tender story of survival, loss, and the quiet strength it takes simply to live. To Live tells the powerful story of Fugui, a once-wealthy landowner whose life unravels through gambling, poverty, and decades of political upheaval in 20th-century China. As revolutions, famine, and social change reshape the nation, Fugui endures devastating personal losses while struggling simply to survive. Deeply moving and quietly profound, Yu Hua’s novel explores resilience, suffering, and the meaning of living in the face of relentless hardship.