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Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse

Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse

Summary

Gisèle Pelicot faced a life-changing event in 2020 when she found out her husband had been abusing her for years. Her experience, described in her book "A Hymn to Life," highlights issues around sexual abuse and personal resilience.

Key Facts

  • In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot discovered her husband had been drugging and raping her.
  • Her husband also involved strangers in the abuse for nearly ten years.
  • This revelation was a turning point for her personally and brought attention to the issue of sexual abuse.
  • Pelicot wrote a book titled "A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides."
  • The book discusses her journey and aims to change perceptions about shame and abuse.
  • Amna Nawaz interviewed Pelicot to talk about her book and experiences.

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