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Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' recounts his attack and recovery

Jan 1, 2025 · 16m
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  • Salman Rushdie recounts his 2022 stabbing and recovery in memoir 'Knife'.
  • He discusses miracles, his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths' support, and healing.
  • Explores the intersection of fiction and his real-life survival.

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