39 pages • 1 hour read
Nicole ChungAll You Can Ever Know: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung is a 2018 memoir that follows the Korean American author's experience being adopted by a white Catholic couple and her journey to reconnect with her Korean birth family. The book is divided into four parts, each chronicling stages in Nicole's life from her childhood in a predominantly white town to her emotional reunion with her birth family as an adult. The memoir highlights themes of adoption, identity, and racial challenges.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Nicole Chung's memoir, All You Can Ever Know, is a poignant exploration of transracial adoption and identity. Reviewers laud Chung's compelling narrative and emotional depth, praising her honesty and nuanced perspective. However, some critiques note a lack of closure in certain aspects of her journey. Overall, it's a heartfelt and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read All You Can Ever Know?
A reader who would enjoy All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung is interested in memoirs about identity, adoption, and cross-cultural experiences. Fans of The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya or Born a Crime by Trevor Noah will appreciate the poignant and introspective narrative found in Chung’s work.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
990L