A Hymn to Life: Gisele Pelicot's Fight Against Sexual Violence

Gisele Pelicot, a French woman whose husband invited men to rape her, details her trauma and fight against sexual violence in her memoir 'A Hymn to Life'. The memoir recounts the 2024 trial that symbolized the global fight against such atrocities and inspired significant legal reforms in France.

Gisele Pelicot has released her memoir, 'A Hymn to Life', which recounts the harrowing experience of her husband inviting dozens of men to abuse her while she was unconscious. This trial, which took place in 2024, shocked the world and placed Pelicot at the center of efforts to combat sexual violence.

Detailing the events, Pelicot shares her reasons for going public and waiving anonymity, stating she wanted the perpetrators to be seen. The memoir includes her reactions upon learning from police about her husband's crimes, her feelings of betrayal, and the strength she mustered to tell her children the gut-wrenching truth.

Aside from reflecting on the crime and its aftermath, Pelicot discusses the support she found through thousands of letters from women worldwide and how she found love again. Her memoir serves as both an account of personal tragedy and a symbol of resilience.