Salman Rushdie, the British-American author, delves into the traumatic stabbing incident that rendered him blind in one eye in his latest memoir titled ‘Knife.’
This attack took place during a public event in rural New York, years after he received death threats following the publication of his controversial novel ‘The Satanic Verses.’
Rushdie reflects on his response during the assault, grappling with why he didn’t resist or flee.
Despite Tehran’s denial of involvement, Rushdie has long been a target due to the perceived blasphemy in his novel.
The alleged attacker claimed to have read only two pages of ‘The Satanic Verses’ written by Salman Rushdie but believed the author had “attacked Islam” and had committed blasphemy.
In the memoir, he candidly shares his journey to physical and emotional recovery, detailing the lingering nightmares and psychological aftermath of the attack.
However, amid the turmoil, Rushdie finds solace in returning to the site of the incident, experiencing a profound sense of relief and lightness as he confronts the trauma that forever altered his life.
