I'll Never Call Him Dad Again

Turning Our Family Trauma of Sexual Assault and Chemical Submission into a Collective Fight

De: Caroline Darian, Stephen Brown - translator

Narrado por: Heather Long, Caroline Darian

THE BOOK THAT TELLS THE FIRST-HAND STORY OF THE GISÈLE PELICOT TRIAL AND GIVES A VOICE TO WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN SILENCED

The trial of Dominique Pelicot has captured the world's attention. Behind Pelicot's unthinkable crimes are a mother, Gisèle Pelicot, and her daughter, Caroline Darian, who were forced to rebuild their lives.

This is their story.

In November 2020, Caroline Darian received a call from the police. Her father was in custody. The seizure of his computer equipment revealed the unimaginable: since 2013, he had drugged his wife before handing her over, in a state of unconsciousness, to dozens of men from all ages and stages of life.

With exceptional courage, Darian recounts the earth-shattering discovery that a loved one, her own father, is capable of the worst. But more importantly, she shares the remarkable story of her mother, Gisèle, and how she carried on living, without self-pity, while learning to manage all of the things her husband once took care of. She shares how her mother managed to maintain her joie de vivre in circumstances none of us could imagine.

Gisèle has won acclaim around the world after she opted for a public trial, one in which Caroline herself has testified, turning the tables; the shame is no longer borne by the victims in silence but directed, at last, to the abusers. Caroline has set up her own campaign, #MendorsPas: Stop Chemical Submission: Don't Put Me Under, to address the issue of chemical submission in the home. Together, mother and daughter reveal another side to the violence committed against women, as they bravely transform their private trauma into a collective fight.

©2022 éditions Jean-Claude Lattes;Translation by Stephen Brown (P)2025 Bonnier UK

Beyond Words

I learned so much and gained so much wisdom. The courage of this beautiful mother and daughter humbles me and motivates me. May their features be blessed with peace and love.

Interesting

this book was excellent but I would have liked to have known what type of jail sentence he got for his crimes. overall very good book. I highly recommend

A brave survivor

Pulling back the curtain on an important topic. The shattering of lives that many victims understand. Well written and expressed.

Heartbreaking

I am in disbelief. Such horrific acts. I pray for Gisele and family since starting this book.

WOW

great book, narrator was great, hard material for sure but also important. I really appreciate the data & stats.

Courageous, poetic justice

Stunningly stylish writing and engaging way to capture such horrendous events that changed the course of the author’s life forever. I’m in awe of how Caroline was able to document for the rest of us what these years entailed around the histórical (herstorical) public trial that no one should turn away from. Her mother is a warrior but so is she. Shame must change sides!

The title

It has helped me understand my love hate relationship towards my dad. I can relate to this story

I ll never call him dad again.. outstanding book on an experience of the ultimate betrayal of a family by a father .

I like that it brought awareness of something I did not know existed. My only dislike of this book is that now I’m aware of this type evil exists.

Brave, admirable, helpful

To Caroline and her family:
I wish you healing as swiftly as time allows. This book is a testament to bravery, resilience, and the journey of mental health recovery through dark adversity. Speaking publicly about these subjects makes you a true feminist hero—just like your mom. History will remember you both not for the dark moments that occurred, but for your fight for women’s rights around the world.
Sending my love from the other side of the world. 🌎♥️

It is only half a book. The real story is not told.

I liked the narrator. But the tale was only partially told. There was no resolution for her or the rest of the gamily.