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Hardback
Number of Pages
320
Age Group
Adult
Language
English
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Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder recounts the day Salman Rushdie was attacked and the chaotic days that followed, offering a candid, intimate portrait of resilience. This hardback memoir speaks to readers who value literature, courage in the face of danger, and the human capacity to endure. It is written for adults and fans of literary memoirs who seek truth, solace, and a moving, unflinching account of a writer's journey through trauma and healing, with gravity tempered by hope.
Rushdie's voice is direct and contemplative as Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder unfolds through a series of meditations that move from the immediate aftermath to wider reflections on love, family, and the role of the writer in society. The book blends intimate hospital scenes with observations on art, faith, and community, creating a reading experience that feels both urgent and intimate. Its structure, pace, and lyrical clarity make difficult material accessible, inviting readers to confront fear while discovering meaning in resilience. Key concepts covered include resilience, vulnerability, the healing power of art, and the enduring bond between writer, reader, and world.
After finishing Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder, readers gain a deeper sense of hope, a clearer understanding of trauma and recovery, and a renewed faith in the resilience of art. The book leaves you thinking about literature's power to anchor us in chaos, while offering comfort, inspiration, and the confidence to rise again after unimaginable events.
Product Details
Author
Salman Rushdie
Publisher
Prh International
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
BK0496201
ISBN
9780670099580
Reading Age
Adult
Dimensions
Hardcover
Binding
Hardback
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Sir Salman Rushdie Is The Author Of Many Novels Including Grimus, Midnight'S Children, Shame, The Satanic Verses, The Moor'S Last Sigh, The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Fury And Shalimar The Clown. He Has Also Published Works Of Non-Fiction Including The Jaguar Smile, Imaginary Homelands, The Wizard Of Oz And, As Co-Editor, The Vintage Book Of Short Stories. Sir Salman Rushdie Is The Multi-Award Winning Author Of Twelve Previous Novels: Midnight'S Children Which Won The Booker Prize (1981) And The Best Of The Booker Prize (2008), Grimus, Shame, The Satanic Verses, Haroun And The Sea Of Stories, The Moor'S Last Sigh, The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Fury, Shalimar The Clown, Luka And The Fire Of Life, The Enchantress Of Florence And His Recent Two Years, Eight Months And Twenty-Eight Nights. His Memoir, Joseph Anton, Published In 2012, Became An Acclaimed Bestseller, Praised As 'The Finest Memoir [. . .] In Many A Year' (Washington Post). He Has Also Published One Collection Of Short Stories, East, West And Three Works Of Non-Fiction: The Jaguar Smile, Imaginary Homelands: Essays And Criticism 1981-1991 And Step Across This Line. Rushdie Has Also Co-Edited Two Anthologies, Mirrorwork And Best American Short Stories 2008. His Books Have Been Translated Into Over Forty Languages. He Is A Former President Of American Pen.