On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie stood onstage at the Chautauqua Institution, prepared to speak on protecting writers from harm. Then, chaos erupted—a man in black, armed with a knife, attacked him in a shocking act of violence that reverberated around the world.
For the first time, Rushdie recounts that harrowing day, the aftermath, and the long road to recovery. Through piercing detail and raw honesty, he reflects on the physical and emotional scars left by the attack and the extraordinary support of his wife, Eliza, his family, medical team, and global community of readers.
This is more than a memoir of survival—it’s a testament to resilience, love, and the unyielding power of storytelling to heal and unite.
