Black and Blue

The story of a First Nations woman who worked as a police officer and fought for justice both within and beyond the Australian police force.

A proud Gunai/Kurnai woman, Veronica Gorrie grew up dauntless, full of cheek and a fierce sense of justice. After watching her friends and family suffer under a deeply compromised law-enforcement system, Gorrie signed up for training to become one of a rare few Aboriginal police officers in Australia. In her ten years in the force, she witnessed appalling institutional racism and sexism, and fought past those things to provide courageous and compassionate service to civilians in need, many Aboriginal themselves.

Created by Gorrie with a great gift for storytelling and a wicked sense of humour, 'Black and Blue' is a memoir of remarkable fortitude and resilience, told with wit, wisdom, and great heart.

Pages: 256, Paperback

Published: 2021