After six years of writing, reflection, and revisiting some of life’s hardest moments, Robin Bailey has finally announced her debut memoir: Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink.
The book officially went live for pre-order this morning, and Robin couldn’t hide her excitement as she shared the news on air. “From eight o’clock this morning, my book went live for pre-order,” she said, smiling. “It’s been such a long process; not just writing it, but everything that goes into actually getting it out into the world.”
Listeners were the first to see the book cover — a black-and-white family photo of Robin and her three sons, contrasted by striking pink lettering and the title Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink: My Family’s Story of Healing, Hope and Living Life in Colour.
“It’s about our journey through grief and finding joy again,” Robin explained. “And the most extraordinary part is that each of my boys has written their own chapter.”
Robin revealed that a ghostwriter interviewed each of her sons, Finn, Lewin, and Piper, separately, so their stories and perspectives could unfold independently of hers. “They didn’t read what I wrote, and I didn’t read theirs until the end,” she said. “It was both glorious and terrifying as a parent to see what your children really think of you.”
Her eldest son, Finn, joined the show to share what the process was like from his side. “It was actually good to go down memory lane,” he said. “You forget a lot of the good stuff growing up. Reading Mum’s story helped me remember and relate to it all over again.”
The deeply personal memoir dives into grief, parenting, and resilience, told with the honesty and warmth Robin is known for. “Each of the boys’ personalities comes through in their chapters,” she said proudly. “I’m so proud of them and what we’ve created together.”
And for those wondering, yes, there will be an audiobook. “I’ll be reading my parts,” Robin confirmed, “and the boys will read theirs.”
Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink is now available for pre-order here. Officially set for release in time for Mother’s Day, it’s already shaping up to be one of the most heartfelt Australian memoirs of the decade.
