REVIEW: Johno, by Kathleen O’Reilly Johnston, a moving tale of UK child migrants

Key points

• A new biography, Johno, tells the story of Norman Johnston, a UK child migrant who arrived in Australia in 1950. The book, written by Kathleen O’Reilly Johnston, details the abuse and neglect Norman endured in Christian Brothers homes in Western Australia.
• Despite the harrowing experiences, Norman’s story is one of resilience and hope.
• The book aims to raise awareness about the UK’s post-war child migration scheme and its lasting impacts.