When I Was Blue a memior Author:Marisa Perhaes This is the memoir of a woman raised in poverty in the 1960's on the streets of Manhattan's lower east side. Her mother, a heroine addict, often absent, leaving Marisa to navigate life on her own. She grew up and became a New York City Police Officer and documents her historic law-suit against the top ranking commander of the NYPD based on years... more » of sexual harassment. She continued patrolling in the worst neighborhoods in NYC after her lawsuit and helped change the future for other women in the department.« less