The Last Hart Beating - by Nattie Neidhart (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

WWE Superstar Natalya "Nattie" Neidhart--the longest-serving female wrestler in WWE history--invites readers inside her extraordinary journey, from her upbringing in the legendary Hart family home through her more than two decades in wrestling

While most children grow up running around with their friends, Nattie Neidhart was schooled in the Hart family Dungeon, in the shadow of her grandfather Stu Hart, father Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, and legendary uncles Bret and Owen Hart. With every body slam and piledriver, Nattie fought her own way into pro wrestling--the first and only woman in her family to do so--to become a two-time women's world champion and one of the most visible, titled, and world record-holding Superstars in WWE.

In this raw, unwaveringly honest memoir, Nattie opens up for the first time about her life as the legacy of the Hart family dynasty, candidly sharing untold details on:

Her chaotic childhood in the boom-and-bust world of professional wrestling, including her family's brush with homelessness Her father's battles with addiction and other effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, leading to his eventual sudden death, and how they shaped her Her struggle to navigate the complex dynamics between the Hart family and WWE in the aftermath of the Montreal Screwjob, Owen Hart's tragic death, and her husband TJ Wilson's near-fatal, career-ending, in-ring injury Her front-row seat to the rise of women's wrestling and the resilience it took to thrive as a female wrestler at a time when what you looked like on screen was more important than how talented you were between the ropes

From heart-pounding glory to devastating loss, The Last Hart Beating pulls no punches when it comes to the drama, hilarity, and outright mayhem of life inside the ring and out.

Review Quotes

"Nattie is a one-of-a-kind, living, walking legend who has chosen to share her story of the fight inside and outside of the wrestling ring . . . Nattie's voice and sense of humor pop off of the page; you will cry through the hard times, clap and cheer through the good; but most importantly you will feel, heal, and learn through the lessons, insight, and stories that show what is truly important in life by defining your own happiness and success. This is more than just a wrestling story."
--Bianca Belaire, WWE Superstar

"I've known and loved Nattie for over twelve years. Not only for her mentorship or how much she's always looked out for the girls, but because she is one of the greatest storytellers of all time! When Nattie is in story mode, she does not skip a beat, an emotion, or a detail . . . As a longtime wrestling nerd, I think this book has everything and then some. But as a forever Nattie nerd, I promise this book will make you love her even more."
--Bayley, WWE Superstar

"Reading this book felt like having wine with Nattie on the couch--if that wine came with tears, belly laughs, and a crash course in resilience. I thought I knew everything about her (she's one of my best friends!), but I found myself laughing, crying, and texting her mid-chapter like, 'Wait, what?!' She's raw, real, hilarious, and truly one of the most badass women I know."
--Leah Van Dale, former WWE Superstar and influencer

"I could not put this book down. Nattie has such a beautiful gift of telling stories. I laughed, cried, and yelled while reading this book. It's a true story of courage, strength, perseverance, and true love"
--Nia Jaxx, WWE Superstar

"Nattie Neidhart was not just a part of the women's revolution, she was the architect of its design. Nattie's longevity and unrivaled grit has produced a career unlike any other in sports entertainment. Her tender account of her family, tragedy, and triumph provokes both perspective on a woman succeeding against all odds and inspiration on finding your own self-worth within."
--Beth Phoenix, WWE Hall of Famer

"Most second- and third-generation kids are arrogant, egotistical, and delusional. But readers of this funny, poignant, and revealing book will now see what everyone in the wrestling business has known all along: Nattie is none of those things . . . I'm so excited for everyone to finally learn how Nattie took on the incredible task of furthering the Hart legacy, and not only did she succeed in proving herself, she created a whole new generation of fans along the way. What a read. What a story. What a book."
--Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar

"People are going to be obsessed with this book! There are so many moments that it had me crying out loud laughing. It's so funny! This book is such an honest read. It's SO good."
--Liv Morgan, WWE Superstar

About the Author

Nattie Neidhart is a third-generation WWE Superstar who has wrestled at the highest level for nearly 18 years. Her family, the Harts, built a wrestling dynasty spanning nearly eight decades. She is the first woman in the family to carry on the tradition and holds 6 world records. She and her husband TJ, along with their 8 cats, reside in Tampa, Florida, where they train aspiring wrestlers in their private training facility, The Dungeon.

Paul O'Brien is an award-winning filmmaker and a bestselling author from Wexford, Ireland. His Blood Red Turns Dollar Green trilogy of novels have been number-one bestsellers in Canada, Australia, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Spain, U.K., Ireland, and the US.