What's happened
Salman Rushdie, 76, will release a memoir recounting the knife attack that left him blind in one eye and with a damaged hand.
Why it matters
The memoir is significant as it provides Rushdie's personal account of the attack and his journey to recovery, shedding light on the impact of violence on artists and the power of words to make sense of trauma.
What the papers say
The Times reports Rushdie's account of the attack and his determination to answer violence with art. NY Post emphasizes Rushdie's determination to tell his story and return to his work. AP News provides details about the memoir and the attack.
How we got here
Salman Rushdie was attacked in New York last year as he prepared to give a lecture about the US as a safe haven for exiled writers. The attacker, Hadi Matar, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault.
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