A review by novel_nomad
Black and Blue: a memoir of racism and resilience by Veronica Gorrie

4.0

The raw honesty and humanity that Veronica Gorrie delivers in her memoir are startling and beautiful. She does not flinch away from the hurtful memories of her past but embraces them as moments that defined her and her journey, specifically what led her to become a police officer. The dark moments are tempered with a sparkling wit, which makes you feel as if you are chatting to her over coffee. She also offers insight into the anger, systemic racism, and generational trauma that Australian indigenous people experience in modern Australia, but also their rich, vibrant, and joyful culture and communities.

An utterly beautiful memoir and one of many I hope that will emerge as in Gorrie's own words "everyone has a story - we just need to listen to them long enough."