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Book ReviewsJuly 29, 2026July 30, 2026

A Hymn To Life: Shame Has to Change Sides by Gisele Pelicot, A Book Review

A Hymn To Life: Shame Has To Change Sides by Gisele Pelicot is a moving memoir of survival, courage, and the triumph of a woman who was raped repeatedly by her husband and other men for years. Pelicot describes her struggle with not only accepting what happened to her, but also the gut-wrenching, emotional ride…

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