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Number of pages
320
Cover
Soft
Year of publication
2026
Publisher
PSychogios
In November 2020, Gisèle Pelico was summoned to a local police station, and her life as she knew it ended. Her husband of fifty years had been caught by a supermarket security guard filming under women’s skirts. But on his computer, shocking evidence was found: for nearly a decade, he had been secretly drugging and raping her, while inviting dozens of strangers into their home to abuse her.
Four years later, he and fifty other men were brought to trial, and Gisèle’s courage in waiving her right to anonymity made headlines around the world. “Shame must change sides,” she declared, giving voice and hope to millions. Her words became a rallying cry for radical change in public attitudes and legislation regarding cases of sexual violence.
In HYMN TO LIFE, Gisèle Pelico tells her story for the first time not as a victim, but as a witness. With unwavering honesty and stunning grace, she relives the steps of a life built over five decades—the last decade of her marriage and the hidden abuse, as well as the long journey of emotional healing that followed. As she overcomes the unimaginable traumas of the past, against all odds, she emerges with renewed passion and respect for life.
A moving testimony of survival and courage, and an unforgettable portrait of a woman who broke the silence and found her voice again.
Type: Autobiography / Testimony
Atmosphere: A gripping and deeply human confession that transforms personal trauma into a resounding cry of courage and hope.
The true story of a woman whose life was turned upside down in an instant.
The difficult struggle for justice and the decision to break the silence.
The journey towards emotional healing and reclaiming her personal voice.
It is a life lesson on how dignity can overcome shame.
It stands out for the disarming honesty of Gisèle Pelicault, who refused the role of the victim and became a symbol of change.
It reminds us that even in the darkest moments, faith in humanity can remain the greatest strength.
Are you interested in true stories that shocked public opinion and want to read a testimony that inspires strength, courage, and faith in life despite difficulties?
"It is not my head that is heavy, but my heart. A stone on my heart. I am trying to understand how I will continue to live after this. How will I look my children in the eyes? How will I tell them that their father, the man we all loved, is a stranger?
Everything I believed in, my whole life, was a lie. An entire decade in the fog, without knowing, without suspecting the slightest thing. And now, this truth that suffocates me. But I must stand tall. Not only for myself, but for all those who cannot speak.
I want shame to change sides. I am not the one who should hide. I am not the guilty one. My life does not end here, even if everything around me has collapsed. This is my hymn to life, my answer to the darkness."
Gisèle Pelicot became the symbol figure of 2024 in France, earning worldwide respect for her bravery. Her decision to step out of anonymity during one of the most shocking trials of the decade changed the landscape for sexual violence and consent legislation. The magazine Time honored her for her contribution, while she continues to give voice to millions of people, demonstrating that shame must now change sides. Today, she is considered one of the most influential personalities worldwide.
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