Heartbeats A Memoir by Bjorn Borg Book Review

Rating: 4 Stars

Release Date: September 23, 2025

Format: Audiobook

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

From Publisher: For the first time, readers will get Borg's own account of his career, his choices, and the experiences that shaped him as a person, from his childhood right up to today. This look behind the curtain at an enigmatic player who has fascinated generations of tennis fans, is ultimately a fascinating look at the making of sporting legend and, for readers who know nothing about tennis, a rare glimpse into an extraordinary, compelling life.

My Thoughts: I had never heard of Bjorn Borg before and after reading his memoir he seems like an extremely interesting guy. He has had many accomplishments in his life and has been very successful, but I felt like something was missing from this biography. We only hit the highlights and what happened, but never heard the insight of what he was thinking, feeling or experiencing after those events. For someone so private, I know that this must have been a tall ask to give an account of your life, but I ask, why give an account if there is not any emotion behind it, not reflections, no retrospects on how it made him feel.

The main reason I loved this book, even though there wasn't much emotion behind it is for the narrator. He tried his best to impart what Bjorn might have been feeling at the time and made the story feel more like someone's life and not just a chronological listing of events.

Final Thoughts: This book serves up plenty of fascinating stories and honest insights—it’s like a strong backhand of truth. That said, the writing could use a little more spin to keep things lively. Still, I’d recommend it to tennis fans and anyone curious about what really goes on behind the perfectly timed grunts of sports legends.

Disclaimer: Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.