Salman Rushdie Reflects on Survival and Art in Wake of 2022 Attack

In his new memoir, 'Knife,' Salman Rushdie recounts the harrowing 2022 attack and discusses the lifelong impact of the fatwa against him.

Salman Rushdie describes the 2022 attack during a lecture, where he was stabbed multiple times, as his attacker 'came in hard and low like a squat missile'.
Rushdie's new memoir, 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,' details his recovery and reflections on the incident.
The attack highlights the ongoing threats from the 1989 fatwa issued by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini over 'The Satanic Verses'.
Despite the attack, Rushdie continues to champion free speech and creative expression, using his experience as a foundation for his latest book.
Rushdie's resilience is underscored by his return to public life and literature, despite the severe physical injuries sustained.