In a reflective narrative, author Hanif Kureishi recounts the day in 2022 when he suffered a critical neck injury due to a fall, resulting in severe physical limitations. After a year in hospitals and a shift to home care, Kureishi experienced profound anger over the loss of his independence and ordinary life. In response, he began writing his memoir, 'Shattered', dictating to his family, which provided him with a sense of purpose amidst his struggles. He documented his feelings of helplessness while finding a connection with audiences online who were interested in his journey.
"When I woke up, I was in a pool of blood... I began to realize that it was my hands. But I had no agency over them."
"At the beginning, there was a lot of anger... you are absolutely furious. And you become furious with the people around you."
"Even though I was really ill and really bombed out of my head on painkillers... it was very exciting that people were interested in what I had to say."
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