Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation
How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison
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Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation
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Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino
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Andy Symonds
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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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Mikey proving he is more than his past
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Inspirational and funny
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Mikes life is an inspiration.
A life that became a Triumph when it could have easily remained a tragedy.
I am extremely grateful for this audiobook as it has helped me these last couple days come to grips with some hard decisions I have been procrastinating on making….. I have to get help with my addiction because doing it my way just isn’t gonna cut it anymore.
Mike if you’re reading this, God bless you and your beautiful family.
One Love.
What a ride!
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Thought you knew the Situation, until you read his story
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excellent
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