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A Hymn to Life

Shame Has to Change Sides

Book • 2024

Gisèle Pelicot

Judith Perrignon

In this extraordinary memoir, Gisèle Pelicot shares her story of being systematically drugged with tranquilizers for a decade by her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot, who then raped her and arranged for dozens of men contacted online to assault her while she was unconscious.

The book chronicles her journey from discovering the abuse in 2020 through the highly publicized 2024 trial in Avignon, where she made the historic decision to waive her anonymity and allow the proceedings to be public.

Pelicot's account has inspired millions worldwide and become a rallying point for the movement to end sexual violence against women.

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Gisèle Pelicot

Clare McDonnell

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Recommended by Alexandra Suich-Bass as a memoir by a rape survivor who became a global symbol and reflects on trauma and recovery.

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Mentioned by

Aisha Roscoe

as a book written by Giselle Pellico about her experiences.

Gisèle Pelicot Tells Her Story

Mentioned by

Clare McDonnell

as Giselle Pelico's memoir, co-written by Judith Perignon, about the woman at the center of France's biggest rape trial.

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Recommended by Alexandra Suich Bass as a memoir by a rape survivor who became a public feminist symbol.

The splitting image: Yoon verdict will deepen divisions

Mentioned by

Tristan Redman

when comparing the English title to the French title of Gisèle Pellicot's book.

Gisèle Pelicot on confronting shame and finding hope

Mentioned by

Marie Le Conte

when describing her interview with Giselle Pellico and the memoir she released.

Social-media addiction, under-16s and European investigations

Mentioned by

Andrew Limbong

as the memoir written by

Gisèle Pelicot

about her experiences.

Gisèle Pelicot’s 'A Hymn to Life' is both a memoir and an act of ultimate defiance

Recommended by

Sukanya Shaji

as a triggering but informative and emotional memoir she considers the memoir of the decade.

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