On 23 May 1999 in the midst of a World Wrestling Federation stunt, wrestler Owen Hart plummeted eight stories from the top of Kansas City's Kemper Arena to his death on the hard canvas of the wrestling ring. His death, witnessed by 16,000 live audience members and millions more on TV lead to a brutal seventeen-month legal battle of finger pointing for responsibility. In this book, Owen's wife speaks poignantly about her days by Owen's side, the life that they created for their two children, and the tremendous loss that she has been confronted with every day. From their days as high school sweethearts to Owen's performances in sold-out stadiums, she illuminates the tragic story of this modern gladiator and his horrific demise brought on by the neglect of the professional wrestling world.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By J. Wilkes
Format:Paperback
book really portrays the family life and life in wrestling number 1 family and how death can be exploited and how it can split a family to a degree that it hasn't recovered, it is a shame that only bret her brother in law stuck by her through everything and are friends to this day, if the stars went up to 10 this would be a 10 out of 10, I would recommend for any wrestling fan to get an insight of what the wrestling world is like for the wives and children
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By L. Smith
Format:Paperback
I think this has to be one of the most harrowing books that i have read. Owens death being such a waste of talent, lost to showmanship.
This book doesnt hold back, Vince is pictured as the bad guy along with half the hart family. Infact only Bret comes out in a good light!. Martha is a very honest writer and her love for owen is very clear
I cant wait for Brets autobiography, for his take on the whole sorry story.
If your going to read any book on wrestling it has to be this one
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
5 stars isn't enough for me this book deserves at least 6/5. I couldn't put the book down, i'm in the middle of revising for my 3rd year uni exmas and all i can think about is Martha and her account of what happened with her life with and without Owen. I finished the book in 3 days (so i could get back to studying !!!) Honestly i couldn't put the book down the book is so well written and reads fluently. The story really shows the true meaning of what love is all about these 2 were teenage sweethearts and it was all taken away for entertainment and as part of the fight to win the viewers monopoly.
The stunt was ill prepared and Owens feeling not considered although he seemed to have the notion something was going to happen. The relationship described between Martha and Owen seemed at times to have a eery feel to it - almost to good to be true but i wish i had something only as half as good as what she describes.
The book is an emotional roller-coaster and highly recommended and is not just for wrestling fans this book could be read by anyone, even if you have no knowledge of wrestling what-so-ever, you would still endure the heartache and pain that Martha experienced along with all the highs to boot.
The stunt was ill prepared and Owens feeling not considered although he seemed to have the notion something was going to happen. The relationship described between Martha and Owen seemed at times to have a eery feel to it - almost to good to be true but i wish i had something only as half as good as what she describes.
The book is an emotional roller-coaster and highly recommended and is not just for wrestling fans this book could be read by anyone, even if you have no knowledge of wrestling what-so-ever, you would still endure the heartache and pain that Martha experienced along with all the highs to boot.
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True love story
What happened to Owen we so wrong but it goes to prove that if you believe in the right things good things can come out of terrible tragedies. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sarah Pierrepont
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broken harts the life and death of owen hart
this book is very interesting because owen hart was one of my favorite wrestlers and i have allways wondered what really happend to him on that terrible day in kansas citys kemper... Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by Ms. A. Edwards
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A heartbreaking read
This book is called Broken Harts and them two words sums up this book in one.
Martha Hart the wife of the late Owen Hart has despite all her pain, anger and grief, written a... Read more
Martha Hart the wife of the late Owen Hart has despite all her pain, anger and grief, written a... Read more
Published on 18 April 2008 by Daniel Storey
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Great Read
As a lifelong wrestling fan, and especially a fan of the Hart family I initially viewed this book with trepidation - so many books offer insight when they have no real connection... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by I know what I like
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Sad.
It must be awful to be subjected to the news that your husband has been killed whilst just doing his job. But Owen was killed under extraordinary circumstances. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2007 by L. Hay
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful. heart-wrenching read.
I read this book for the first time a year or two ago, and for the longest time I've been trying to put my feelings into words. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2006 by Chelley
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Truely heartbreaking
I have never before read a book that made me cry from the moment I opened it to the moment I put it down. Don't let that put you off. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2005 by "saucy_seductress"
5.0 out of 5 stars
made me cry
this book really shows the love that Martha had for Owen and i really felt for her. I mainly brought this book to find out what happened from the accident and read it in less then... Read more
Published on 14 May 2005 by S. Halford
4.0 out of 5 stars
Too good to be true?
An excellent book and well written, but Martha Hart, understandably, paints her husband as 'whiter than white' causing the reader to question some of the stories told or their... Read more
Published on 2 May 2005 by JOHANNE WALKER
5.0 out of 5 stars
get the tissues
my god, this book is truly amazing. if you though you knew owen hart, think again if you havent read this book! Read more
Published on 22 July 2004 by "tonky20"
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