perchè non sono nata coniglio

a collectively-written novel telling an important story of 1900s Italy

Perchè Non Sono Nata Coniglio is a novel (in Italian) telling the story of Lydia Buticchi Franceschi, mother of Roberto, a university student and political activist shot in the back of the head by a police weapon on 23 January 50 years ago (1973). The book is authored by N23, a collective including doctors, lawyers, journalists, playwrights, actresses, professors, musicians, friends, united by the desire to make her story known and preserve her memory, of which I have the honor to be part.

Book cover.

You can learn more about the book watching the book trailer that we prepared or visiting the website of Fondazione Franceschi, where you can also purchase your copy. The funds raised from the sales contribute to supporting the activities and projects of the Roberto Franceschi Onlus Foundation.