Joseph Anton. A Memoir

An extraordinary tale in the truest sense: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ordered the murder of Salman Rushdie, resulting in many attempts on his life. The fatwa caused an earthquake on the Eastern-Western cultural fault line. The Western notion of freedom of expression was infringed: no one should face serious threat for what they say or write. Many Muslims felt their faith was insulted, and Rushie had blasphemed Prophet Muhammed. The fatwa is still in effect, with a $2.8 million bounty on his head. Rushdie was unable to attend the Jaipur Literary Festival, fearing for his life. An international publishing event with editions published simultaneously in many countries. It will be featured on almost every media outlet...