When My Body Ceased to Be Your Home delves into the true story of Colonia Dignidad, a Nazi religious cult that settled in Chile for decades, with the complicity and support of the German and Chilean governments, and which is known for its human rights abuses during the Pinochet dictatorship. The protagonist of this novel is a woman who managed to survive her horrific imprisonment and escape from the colony, where she endured years of forced labor, gender-based violence, and torture. Through rigorous research, Emma Sepúlveda offers an exploration of abuse and control, and honors women's power and resilience.
