First Edition First Printing Pete Rose My Prison Without Bars Hardcover Book

My Prison Without Bars" by Pete Rose with Rick Hill is an autobiography where Rose discusses his life, baseball career, and gambling addiction, which led to his banishment from baseball. He confronts his demons, admitting to betting on baseball while managing the Cincinnati Reds, a fact he had previously denied. The book also explores his struggles with ADHD and his attempts to reconcile his past actions with his desire for reinstatement into baseball and the Hall of Fame. The book details Rose's legendary baseball career, highlighting his numerous records, including the all-time hits record, and his status as a blue-collar hero. Rose admits to gambling on baseball while managing the Cincinnati Reds, acknowledging it as a mistake that led to his banishment. The book explores Rose's lifelong struggles with ADHD, suggesting it played a role in his gambling and other behaviors. Rose discusses his hopes for reinstatement into baseball and the Hall of Fame, using the book as a platform to address the issues surrounding his ban. While admitting to betting on baseball, Rose maintains he never bet against his own team.