Shattered

Shattered is a compelling medical memoir by Hanif Kureishi, recounting his experience after a fall in Rome that resulted in a life-changing spinal cord injury. Written through dictated dispatches from his hospital bed, the book offers an honest, humorous, and insightful reflection on physical dependency, identity, and resilience. Blending personal memoir with sharp observation, Kureishi explores themes of loss, gratitude, and the process of rebuilding a new life amidst pain and uncertainty.