Let Me Down by Callie Rae O'Reilly - ISBN: 9781770418486
Paperback
Love turned to trauma: a survivor’s raw, honest journey.
Pre-Order

Let Me Down

Reflections on Abuse and Love

$31.19

  • Paperback

    250 pages

  • Release Date

    29 September 2026

Check Delivery Options

Summary

Let Me Down offers a vivid and vulnerable account of an abusive relationship

At 18, Callie’s encounter with Reed, a brooding and arty student four years her senior, begins a youthful infatuation, a casual “thing.” But as their relationship deepens, what once seemed like innocent passion soon morphs into a cycle of manipulation, control, and violence.

Callie shares the complexity of falling in love with someone who also hurt her — emotionally, physical…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781770418486
ISBN-10:1770418482
Author:Callie Rae O'Reilly
Publisher:ECW Press,Canada
Imprint:ECW Press,Canada
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:250
Release Date:29 September 2026
Weight:216g
Dimensions:140mm x 216mm
A-Format
B-Format
Let Me Down by Callie Rae O'Reilly - ISBN: 9781770418486
140 × 216 mm
C-Format
A4
mm / in
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A courageous, unflinching narrative and a thoughtful reckoning with so many of our toxic cultural and social dynamics.” — Sophie Gilbert, author of Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves
Let Me Down is a compelling look at the ways that an abusive relationship shaped one young woman’s life, told with candour and an open heart.” — Elizabeth Renzetti, author of What She Said: Conversations About Equality
“Emotionally charged, written with grace, finesse, and intensity, Let Me Down is a cautionary tale of domestic violence. It should be required reading for anyone considering an intimate relationship.” — Barbara McLean, author of Shepherd’s Sight and Professor of Gender Studies
“An unflinching look at how a vulnerable 18-year-old’s search for love and belonging can be manipulated into years of coercion, fear, and isolation. O’Reilly’s gradual recovery provides a hopeful roadmap toward healing and reclaiming one’s life.” — Peter Jaffe PhD, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Education, Western University

About The Author

Callie Rae O'Reilly

Callie Rae O’Reilly is co-founder of the Apostrophe Podcast Company, which has amassed over 75M listens and houses some of Canada’s top podcasts. Born and raised in Toronto, she and her husband recently moved to a farmhouse in the countryside, where she writes on the deck next to their two dogs.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.