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Rape Survivor Gisèle Pelicot to Release Inspiring Memoir

3/21/2025

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Gisèle Pelicot, a courageous survivor of mass rape, is set to release her memoir, *A Hymn to Life*, in January 2026, translated into 21 languages. This powerful book seeks to inspire strength and hope among victims of sexual violence, following Pelicot's brave testimony that led to her ex-husband's 20-year prison sentence for his heinous crimes.

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Gisèle Pelicot, a courageous survivor of mass rape, is set to release her memoir, *A Hymn to Life*, in January 2026, translated into 21 languages. This powerful book seeks to inspire strength and hope among victims of sexual violence, following Pelicot's brave testimony that led to her ex-husband's 20-year prison sentence for his heinous crimes.