Gisèle Pelicot to Publish Memoirs, 'Un hymne à la vie,' in January 2026

The feminist icon and survivor of systemic sexual violence aims to inspire resilience and challenge societal norms around shame through her upcoming book.

Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of prolonged sexual violence orchestrated by her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, will release her memoirs in January 2026 under the title 'Un hymne à la vie.'
The memoirs will be published in at least 20 languages, including French, and aim to offer strength and hope to those facing adversity.
Pelicot became a global symbol of feminist advocacy during the high-profile trial of her ex-husband and 50 co-defendants, which concluded in December 2024 with significant prison sentences.
She waived her anonymity during the trial to publicly confront her abusers and shift societal shame from victims to perpetrators.
Her daughter, Caroline Darian, has also written about her experiences of abuse and recently filed a legal complaint against Dominique Pelicot, highlighting intergenerational trauma.