by Bret Harte
First published 2007
Bret Hart steps into the spotlight to tell his own story. The professional wrestler opens his life to readers, drawing from years of personal recordings he made during his time in the business. Hart worked alone on this project, crafting an uncompromising look at what happened both inside the wrestling ring and beyond it. He examines his career with sharp honesty, offering insights that cut through the usual sports entertainment facade. The book reveals the man behind the pink and black wrestling gear, exploring the costs and rewards of life as a performer. Hart confronts difficult truths about the wrestling world and his place within it. His account demonstrates how success in professional wrestling demands both physical and emotional sacrifices that extend far beyond what audiences see during matches.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, action, biography-memoir
Vibes: honest, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, tell-all
Period: 20th-Century
569 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central