Gisèle Pelicot to Publish Memoirs on Survival and Resilience in January 2026

The memoirs, titled 'Un hymne à la vie,' will be released internationally in over 20 languages, sharing her story of overcoming prolonged sexual violence and inspiring societal change.

Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of the Mazan rapes, announced the publication of her memoirs, set for January 2026, through Flammarion in France and translated into over 20 languages.
The memoirs, provisionally titled 'Un hymne à la vie,' aim to inspire resilience, challenge societal perceptions of shame, and offer hope to those facing adversity.
Pelicot became a global advocate for survivors of sexual violence after waiving her anonymity during the high-profile 2024 trial of her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot and 50 co-defendants.
The Mazan rapes trial, which exposed the use of chemical submission in sexual violence, garnered international attention and highlighted systemic abuse over nearly a decade.
Pelicot's daughter, Caroline Darian, has also written about the Mazan rapes and recently filed a complaint against Dominique Pelicot, alleging sexual abuse during her childhood.