Salman Rushdie Defies Attacker, Dances Outside His Jail Cell

Salman Rushdie, the renowned author, has demonstrated remarkable resilience following the horrific stabbing incident he endured in 2022. Despite losing sight in one eye, Rushdie visited his attacker’s prison and experienced an unusual occurrence: his feet began dancing outside the man’s cell. Rushdie’s memoir, “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” recounts his experience, emphasizing the importance of standing up against thin-skinned attitudes and recognizing that offense alone does not justify violence.

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