Bret 'Hitman' Hart: The Best There Is, the Best There Was, the Best There Ever Will Be

by Bret Hart

The author recounts his career in professional wrestling and shares his feelings about his brother, also a professional wrestler, who was killed in a tragic accident

Genres: Biography, Autobiography, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Rodd Thunderheart · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a fantastic pictorial review of all Bret has accomplished and I had mine autographed in 2000!

[Peter Preston · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was never into the whole wwf wrestling thing and, besides being aware of it and the popularity world wide, I would never have bothered to read about it until I heard a podcast of some of the controversy surrounding his time with Vince McMahon and the split from him.
I have found the book to be very interesting in terms of the background to professional wrestling. The fake side of it is well known these days due to films like "the Wrestler" and other exposes' but it's still a very interesting book that includes experiences with well known names such as Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper, The Rock etc.
Hart certainly wasn't an angel and is open about his infidelities, steroid use and family feuds but has some very interesting stories about the journey.
The book is incredibly detailed and covers virtually every fight he has had.
Which is it's downfall. The paperback version is over 500 pages long and tedium sets is well before you finish it.

[Ben Elder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart was my childhood hero and I managed to get my copy of his booked signed a few years ago. Interesting learning about his life on the road whilst I was watching him on TV as a child. I learned a lot of valuable lessons from this; no human is perfect. Bret was my hero and I thought him infallible, but as we grow older we realise no one is perfect. But even those we thought has the strongest moral compasses. Unless you have a passing interest in pro-wrestling or also liked Bret, there may not be much here for you.

[Owen Tatlock · Rating 4 out of 5]

perhaps the most honest autobiography I've read. He doesn't pretend to be a perfect human being but he did have pride in himself as a worker and wrestler, which is often perceived by some readers as being egotistical. However, it's more a pride and an attempt to clear up his legacy after Vince destroyed his day in the WWE. The truths about wrestling are fascinating and engaging, some too much information moments, but supports his candid approach. Definitely a must read for my Hitman fan.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Hitman's multiple talents come through in his own words. Amazing man and amazing career; what's even more is finding out he wrote this really without help, no ghost writers etc. My fav wrestler, I wish him amny more years and continued blessings.

[Matt Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent autobiography. Very in depth and a good look behind the scenes of the professional wrestling business.

[Nick Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read.

[Vicki Marmillot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Bret Hart and loved this book. Beautiful tribute to Owen included.

[StephenPaul ChaseJr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I miss your brother, Owen Hart!!!!

[Jim Schugsta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably the best wrestling biography I’ve ever read.

[Olexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, who the hell came up with the name of the book? If it was the publisher then I have no complaints, but if it was Bret Hart himself then we have a problem. I mean, could you be just a bit more humble, sir? Okay, putting the over the top title aside, let's talk about the book itself, shall we? Everything I said in my Chris Jericho's book review is applicable here as well. On second thought, I have nothing more to add (beside the title being too pretentious). The career of Bret was over a long before I discovered such thing as professional wrestling. Damn, I don't think I've seen at least one of his matches or promos. However, it didn't stop me from fully enjoying the book. On the other hand, me reading the book gave me better understanding of him as a human being, so when I finally decide to explore his in-ring career, I will have deeper appreciation for his work as a performer.

[Big · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was an interesting read. It's been a while since I've read it, so I can't be any more specific as to what I enjoyed about the book.

[Andrew]

The best there is,
The best there was,
The best there ever will be.