Salman Rushdie's Near-Death Experience and Memoir 'Knife'
Salman Rushdie discusses a near-death experience in which he was attacked and left feeling extreme loneliness, reflecting on the incident in his memoir 'Knife'. Rushdie shares his experience with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, discussing the attack, the fatwa calling for his death decades ago, and finding love later in life.
Key Points
- Salman Rushdie recounts being attacked and feeling extreme loneliness
- Reflects on the fatwa calling for his death in the past
- Shares insights on finding love later in life
Pros
- Insightful interview with Salman Rushdie about a life-threatening experience
- Discussion on the emotional impact of the attack and reflections on life events