Renowned British author Sir Salman Rushdie has reportedly resumed writing again after being attacked in New York in 2021. The author of the acclaimed 1988 novel “The Satanic Verses” spent six weeks in hospital and lost vision in one eye after being repeatedly stabbed at an event in New York. Despite receiving death threats for his novel over the years, the Booker Prize winner continues to write and recently confirmed that he is working on a new book about the attack.
Sir Salman was recognised for his contributions to literature and the arts as he was made a Companion of Honour at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Speaking after the investiture ceremony, he expressed his gratitude, describing the honour as a “great honour” given for a “lifetime” of works. He also described the Princess Royal, whom he had met at the ceremony, as “very generous”. When asked about the progress on his next book, Sir Salman coyly replied with the quip “I’ll let you know.”
Coincidentally, celebrated English snooker player Mark Selby was also honoured at Windsor on Tuesday. The Jester from Leicester was made an MBE for his contributions to snooker and charity and received praise from mental health charity Mind for speaking openly about his struggles with depression.
All in all, Sir Salman’s recovery and creative resilience after his life-threatening attack serve as a testament to his unwavering passion for writing and his undaunted spirit in the face of adversity.
