Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation
How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison
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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino gives fans the inside scoop they’ve been begging for with his explosive tell-all.
In this whirlwind of action-packed, unbelievable stories, Mike paints a raw and uncensored picture of his rise to stardom, steep fall, and amazing renaissance, all told with unwavering honesty. Divulging everything from drug-fueled orgies to what really happened behind the scenes of reality television’s most loved and dysfunctional family, Mike’s book reveals all for the first time.
In his familiar, straightforward voice, he hilariously tells of intoxicated run-ins with celebrities like The Rock, Robert Downey Jr., Drake, Jay Leno, Leonardo DiCaprio, David Hasselhoff, Jason Statham, Lil Wayne, Kristin Cavallari, Whoopi Goldberg, and more. Alongside the comical moments, he describes more poignant events, such as the frantic searches for opiates to sate excruciating withdrawals, including one such time in Italy, which led to the infamous wall headbutt fight with Ronnie.
No punches are pulled in this unfiltered tale, relating Mike’s darkest thoughts after trying heroin, going to prison, and grieving his wife’s tragic miscarriages. However, like in all true redemption stories, Mike never gave up, and listeners are sure to be inspired by his determination to get clean and sober and become the man he is today. With pure candor and vulnerability, he delivers details on the mindset that got him through those dark times and onto the enlightened, sober path he walks today. Through personal anecdotes and invaluable life lessons, Mike teaches listeners how to overcome obstacles and embrace change. From conquering personal demons to finding redemption, he proves that it’s never too late to turn your life around and make the best of any situation. Get ready for a reality check like no other, and join Mike on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of living your best life.
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- Stepho
- 06-08-2024
Honest and captivating
I love biographies. I am interested in people’s lives and this one was certainly interesting! While the narration wasn’t great, it was read by Mike himself, which I applaud. It’s quite amusing in parts, and while he isn’t a natural narrator, after a while you get used to the sing-songy narrative style and find out some interesting facts about Mike’s life; how he ended up in prison and rehab, and what keeps him going now. Well done - hope to continue to see more of Mike and the Jersey Shore crew on TV.
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- J. Douglas
- 24-07-2024
Everything you would expect
Mike is a great narrator. The stories are great and he gives the listener/reader what they want. He’s still Mike so there are definitely some eye rolls when he talks about himself, but that’s why we love him.
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- Katherine L
- 20-02-2024
Wow
Absolutely amazing to hear how much Mike overcame, truely an inspiration. I hope they carry on living their best lives.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-02-2024
Amazing read
Loved it all the best read, very inspiring and interesting
Thank you for sharing your story Mike
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- Anonymous User
- 23-06-2024
One of my favourite memoirs now!
Fantastic book. I’m so glad I listened to this with him narrating it. So much love and respect for him now.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-02-2024
How real life it is
If you can relate to the stories you will love this book even if you dont relate to the stories you'll still love it
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- Cailee
- 03-04-2024
Loved it. Very open and honest!
This was a very vulnerable, open and honest story that I appreciated a lot. I thoroughly enjoyed having multiple people read sections of the book. You could sometimes tell that narrator was not comfortable in front of the mic and was reading from a book, but this does not take away from the story and message that was being delivered. Well done!
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- Danielle
- 29-05-2024
Inspirational Read
A great book with honesty and integrity! Thank you for sharing your story!
"The comeback is always greater than the setback"
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- Anonymous User
- 22-08-2024
Mikes honesty and how much so many people can relate
I just loved everything about how relatable this is. It’s so empowering to hear mikes struggles and to now see how far he has come. He has proved to myself and the world that recovery can be done and the comeback is always greater than the set back!!! Thankyou for giving me light at the end of my tunnel. You’re a massive inspiration Mike. Xxx
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- Anonymous User
- 14-07-2024
A fun, easy read that had some good laughs a long the way.
This book was a fun, easy read that discussed Mike the Sitiation's trials and tribulations whilst being on the Jersey Shore. The book had some laughable moments that brought back some nostalgia from the GTL days. Would highly recommend this book if you're a fan of Jersey Shore!
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