Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation

How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison

By: Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Andy Symonds

Narrated by: Mike Sorrentino, Lauren Sorrentino, Linda Sorrentino, Jordan Marc, Andy Symonds

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.

©2023 Mike Sorrentino and Andy Symonds (P)2023 Mike Sorrentino and Andy Symonds

Loved it!

Kudos to Mike and his strength to push him through his bad situation. He perfectly described his fight with addiction and how it affected his life. I’m so happy he pulled through and stayed strong. His description of his antics before his sobriety was thoroughly entertaining but also sad showing how strong the grip of opiates is on one’s life.
The only problem with this book was Mikes reading of it. I usually like when an author narrates their own book but his cadence was wayyy off. It was a little distracting.
Still, overall, a great story!

Good read/listen

Thank you for letting us in on your life story. This was nice to read since there was a happy ending. You are a strong and empower human that should be so proud of yourself!!

Long awaited- loved it!

This book made me laugh and cry. I never paid much attention to "Mike the Situation". When I decided I needed to get sober 3 years ago, he became a huge point of inspiration and reference for my journey. This book will give you a little bit of everything, whether you are a Jersey Shore fan or a recovering addict, please "imbibe" in this audible! Plus, Mike is the narrararor and has a great voice for it!

He went thru a lot and still fought

Great book! I watched jersey from the beginning and after reading and getting to know more bout Mike and Lauren! And basically helps everyone can relate and their own way to not feel alone in whatever their fighting with

Speechless

I watched the first couple of seasons of JS when it first aired years ago. I was In high school and didn’t keep up with the cast after it ended. I’m so proud of Mike and how he has overcome so much in his life, including addiction. As well as, becoming an amazing husband and father to Lauren and their kids! HUGE SHOUTOUT TO LAUREN!! She never gave up on him and was there throughout the highs and lows! I started rewatching the entire JS series recently, so to hear the stories about what happened when the cameras were off was interesting! I saw on IG that Mike was releasing this book and immediately added it to my library. I couldn't stop listening! Mike is a great narrator and I look forward to seeing him accomplish more in the future. "The comeback is greater than the setback.”

Great listen

Thank you for sharing your real, raw reality with the world . It was so very interesting and powerful. .

Mike is very self absorbed

It’s all about him. But great story . I wish there was more juice but it was dry.

The comeback is real !

The book was amazing. I one thing I disliked was that I wanted to keep listening more even after finishing. It was great!!

More than I expected

I almost didn’t buy this, I am so glad I did. This story is about Faith, never giving up, love and redemption. This has become one of my favorite reads.

Hard to put into words

Why didn’t treat me about the book was relating to someone I know on TV. Learning about how he got jersey shore, how he grew up. How he got deep in the drugs and came out on top. I barely knew about the guy when I started the book but I learned about him. I respect him. an awesome dude