Hymn of Life. They Should Be Ashamed

After it was revealed that her husband, Peliko, had secretly subjected her to violence for almost ten years and involved other men in it, she managed to turn her personal tragedy into the voice of millions.

Giselle Peliko is a Frenchwoman whose story gained worldwide resonance after one of the most high-profile trials concerning sexual violence. Upon learning the terrible truth, she decided to give up her anonymity in court—so that women who also face violence could find support in her story.

Giselle Peliko's words that the shame should not belong to the victims, but to the perpetrators, became the motto of those who fight for dignity and justice. In her memoirs, she details her life for the first time—and this life is not limited to tragedy: Peliko speaks about her childhood, first love, family, describes how she recovered from her experiences and how she reclaimed herself.

Peliko's courage was duly recognized. She was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, was named Woman of the Year by The Independent, and was awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction.