A Hymn To Life

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A powerful true story of survival and courage in the face of unimaginable betrayal. Gisèle Pelicot shares her journey from trauma to hope, inspiring millions worldwide.

A moving testimony that demands shame to shift from victims to perpetrators.

In a shocking revelation that captured global attention, Gisèle Pelicot reveals the harrowing truth behind her husband’s secret crimes. One day, a call to a police station changed everything: her husband of fifty years had been caught by a supermarket guard filming under women’s skirts. But the nightmare was far worse. Hidden on his computer was evidence that for nearly ten years, he had been drugging and raping Gisèle, while allowing dozens of strangers to abuse her in their own home.

Four years later, her husband and fifty other men faced trial. Gisèle’s brave choice to waive her right to anonymity made headlines around the world. Her powerful declaration, “Shame must change sides,” became a beacon of hope and a rallying cry for survivors everywhere, sparking a shift in public awareness about sexual violence.

For the first time, Gisèle opens up with raw honesty about her childhood, first love, career, and motherhood. Her story is one of an ordinary woman confronting extraordinary horror, yet finding strength and determination to reclaim her life. Through heartbreak and healing, she emerges with a renewed love for life and a deep respect for its beauty.

A Hymn to Life is an unforgettable promise: that victims should never bear shame, that life can continue after betrayal, and that joy will return. Praised as “extraordinary” by Emma Thompson and hailed as “an emblem of resilience” by Vogue, this book inspires courage, compassion, and a call for change.

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