Ghisèle Pelico has released her memoirs today, providing a harrowing account of the abuse she endured between 2009 and 2020, where she was repeatedly drugged by her husband and subjected to gang rapes. Pelico’s case shocked France and has transformed her into a symbol in the fight against sexual violence, prompting even legislative changes regarding rape laws in the country. In her memoir, titled "Hymn to Life", she articulates the brutality of the systematic abuse she experienced and the reasons behind her choice not to pursue a closed-door trial which would have guaranteed her anonymity. By opting for public revelation, Pelico aims to shed light on her experiences, stating that no one would understand the extent of what was done to her if she remained hidden behind the veil of anonymity.