Broken Harts: The Life and Death of Owen Hart
by Martha Hart
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Author: Martha HartContributor: Eric Francis
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01-08
ISBN: 1590770366
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: M.Evans & Company
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Book Review: A truly moving, sorrowful story.
Summary: 5 Stars
When Owen Hart died in 1999, I wasn't a wrestling fan. But the incident did shock me, as I always considered wrestling to be fake. All I thought of the incident was 'Man, that's terrible for his family.' But after reading this book, it feels like my heart was ripped out of my chest from the shock and tears I shed over it.
This book by his widow, Martha Hart, opened my eyes to a whole different spectrum. Her story is so terribly sad, and it's very clear that she loved Owen very much and still does. I've read from many people just how nice of a guy Owen was and how much he loved his family. In a business where family values means almost nothing, he seemed to be the best of them morally.
I was completely shocked by the details of his fall. I knew that he had fallen from such a high height, but I never imagined what was revealed here. The utter negligence of what is considered a multi-million dollar company is absolutely appaling and disgusting. But what also shocked me was the grueling details of Owen's injuries when he landed. I could barely get through that chapter without crying, but I can understand why Martha did that. Not only did it let everyone know that Owen was still alive when he landed (though considered clinically dead) but he was also in a lot of pain. I was also pleased to see that she had gone into detail about how the wrestler's took to it, considering how critical she is of the business.
What I find odd is some of the complaints by other reviewers that she is too critical of the WWE and the Hart family. Do me a favor; go take a glance at Diana's book, filled with the ugliest things about her family (most of them not true) and you can see why Martha is so critical of Owen's family, especially Diana and Ellie. I mean, when your husband dies and you expect some measure of support and several of his siblings kiss his employer's, the man who was partially responsible for his death butt, then you would get a little upset too, right? I was pleased that some of the siblings, most predominantly Bret, assisted her when she needed help.
As for the WWE...let's be serious. Owen died doing a stunt he was forced into doing by Vince, who was too cheap to hire a proper stunt coordinator and proper equipment. Not only that but while Vince notified Martha that something bad happened to Owen, he was too cowardly to call her back; he had Linda do it and then avoided it. Not to mention he didn't hesitate to say that it was all Owen's fault; he _must've_ released on his own. And what is most offensive is the fact that, against Martha's wishes, he showed footage of Owen's funeral on Raw. And when Martha sued him for wrongful death and negligence he had the nerve to countersue, saying she was violating Owen's contract!!
I have the utmost respect for Martha. I think her feelings are justified and she handled herself very well during such a horrible time. I've never liked Vince, but now I'm completely disgusted with him. I use to watch his shows, mainly during Mick Foley's commisioner days, but now I'll never watch anything of his again. His complete disregard for his employees and his unprofessionalism during that time is inexcusable. And Ellie and Diana should be ashamed of themselves for selling their dead brother out just to secure jobs for their husbands and children. This is one of the best books I've ever read and I recommend it to anyone. I just warn you of its content and to have a box of tissues nearby.
God bless you Martha, Oje, and Athena and God bless Owen.
Summary of Broken Harts: The Life and Death of Owen Hart
Owen's wife Martha, tells the story of their life together from the days as high school sweethearts, through Owen's rise to fame in the WWF.Biographies Books
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