
Let Me Down
Reflections on Abuse and Love
$31.19
- Paperback
250 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2026
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 |

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
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.
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