Letter to a Child Never Born is a poignant and deeply moving narrative written by Oriana Fallaci. This book takes the form of a tragic monologue of a woman speaking with the child she carries in her womb.

This letter confronts the intense theme of abortion and the meaning of life by posing challenging questions: Is it fair to impose life even if it means suffering? Would it be better not to be born at all?

The story delves into the true essence of being a woman: the power to give life or not. The protagonist grapples with the realization of her pregnancy, understanding that this being depends wholly on her choices. The creation of life within one's own body is depicted as a profound and shocking experience, laden with responsibility.

The narrative invites reflection on the origins of our existence, the burden of selfishness, and the philosophical question: If the child could choose, would he prefer to be born, to grow up, and to suffer, or return to the joyful limbo from which he came?

A woman's freedom and individuality are scrutinized in light of impending motherhood—should she renounce her freedom, her job, and her personal choices? What path should she take at this crossroads?