Letter to a Child Never Born

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Oriana Fallaci is the author of the novel "Letter to a child, never born."
Oriana Fallaci was a journalist and writer. born on June 29, 1929. died on September 15, 2006.


The groundbreaking book "Letter to a Child Never Born" was initially released by Rizzoli in 1975. With 128 pages and translations into several languages, this little yet impactful book has received widespread praise and is available for purchase in 27 different countries.

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In this novel, "Letter to a Child Never Born," a mother speaks to her unborn child while she is still in her womb.
Women make sacrifices when they want to give birth to another life, a fact that Oriana Fallaci reveals.
According to the book's opening chapters, the main character is afraid of becoming a mother because she worries about her child's possible suffering in an uncertain universe, but her greatest fear is of nothingness.
The main character chooses to retain the child after overcoming his fear of nothingness. The father of the kid, however, denies responsibility and suggests an abortion because they are not married.
The father seeks an abortion because he fears social criticism. In spite of social pressure, the mother is insistent about keeping the child.
Furthermore, The main character, who views it as a challenge rather than misfortune wants her child to be a woman. acknowledges that women must continuously establish their innocence and deal with hardships and injustices.
At first, the main character hopes her child would be a man in order to protect him from rape, harassment, and condemnation, but she gradually comes to the realization that men too face difficulties in life.
The the main character acknowledges the difficulties males confront, such as war and emotional repression. In the end, she values being a "person" over gender, accepting equality and boundless possibility.


The writer explores the complexities of "life" for women, emphasizing courage over cowardice. Oriana Fallaci dedicates this book to women who question, suffer, and persevere, confronting the dilemma of life and existence.
 
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