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Veronica Gorrie
Veronica Gorrie is a Gunai/Kurnai woman who lives and writes in…
DiscoverBlack and Blue tour
Join Veronica Gorrie at one of her events around Australia for her book Black and Blue: a memoir of racism and resilience.
1 April — Readings, Melbourne — official launch
19 April — Avid Reader, Brisbane — instore and online
Black and Blue
WINNER OF THE 2022 VICTORIAN PREMIER'S PRIZE FOR LITERATURE
WINNER OF THE 2022 VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR INDIGENOUS WRITING
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DOUGLAS STEWART PRIZE FOR NONFICTION
The story of an Aboriginal 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…
