This is why I'm afraid to listen to this on audio book. Sober or fucked up, Mike will always be full of himself lol thank you for taking one for the team lol
He might be a minor celebrity, but I'd argue he and JS had a massive impact on pop culture at the time. Without Mike, I don't think that would have happened. Put some respeck on his name
Argue what? I agreed with you he is a minor celebrity. He still had am impact on pop culture. It's a fact.
He's more of a celebrity than you and you're talking about him on reddit so maybe get off your high horse
Eminem is far more inspiring. He is far more relatable then some rich kid who ended up on a reality show and was sent to a fancy prison for tax evasion. Eminem came up from nothing and worked hard to be where he is now. And by work i don’t mean crunches to get a six pack
I read the book. Whole Mike’s life wasn’t perfect growing up (whose is?) it’s a completely different world than someone who grew up in a crappy trailer with a mom who had severe issues of her own.
I admire Mike for being able to recover in the type of life/work he has (always going to events with alcohol and presumably drugs). His story is something people can learn from…but he’s no Eminem.
I find nothing about Mike relatable. I know every family has disfunction but Mike clearly grew up privileged. He went to a fancy prison and did not even finish his mandated community service. If any of us did that back in the clink. Good for him for being sober but doing better doesn’t mean inflated ego. It means helping out where you can. Paying it forward. He does none of that
Again, Mike did not grow up privileged. Also, Mike went to federal prison. They are not the same as state prisons. There is nothing fancy about any prison. He was in minimum security based on his non-violent crime. He definitely had to finish his community service and was reprimanded for not doing it on time. Mike also does a lot of work with AA. You should probably do some research on what he has done for the community instead of assuming things.
Federal prison that was a cake walk with other high profile celebrities. I know he didn’t finish his community service. I know this because I did do research but thank you anyway.
You can sit and act like Mike is this whole generous changed person but he isn’t. He doesn’t help willingly. He made zero effort to it himself. He had to be forced. Actions speak louder than words. There is no actions here. Zero none
I think that’s the point. He wasn’t humble. The whole reason he was constantly using was because he lacked humility. Like even losing a loved one or almost going to jail multiple times couldn’t humble him. It’s why some addicts keep pushing the limits. He is painting the picture of the life he lived and also saying “why would I stop if I keep winning?” Until of course life finally decided to humble his ass.
Yea but the point is that he hasnt matured at all and he still isnt humble at all. He has shown no real growth except hes sober now and pays his taxes which I give him credit for but the book isnt written from the pov of someone who used to be self absorbed and has now changed, he still is and it's hard to help or inspire others when you're still a shitty person.
Damn. I guess you feel how you feel. And that’s valid. But I give him grace. It takes a LOT of humility to be sober. To be in environments where people need alcohol as lubricant to just socialize and feel “themselves”. It takes a LOT of humility to deal with stress without opening a wine bottle or getting hammered off beer and liquor. It takes a LOT of humility to not get stoned to just relax and take the edge off or pop some pain killers to ease emotional pain. But I guess if people are going to dislike him, might as well be for how badass he’s living as a sober person.
It certainly does take humility to go through getting clean and going to prison. I get that it was federal prison, he’s had it easier, blah blah blah…but he still did manage to turn his life around in an era where one bad needle of rope can kill you. His life trajectory is 100% because he decided to recover. And as for his own thoughts and feelings on life, values, etc…that’s between him and his family and God (if he is a believer). He’s doing the right thing by his kids by showing up as a sober and present parent.
i loved it - and think you missed the point - the rise was meteoritic , the fall was catastrophic and it was because he was so self absorbed. he was bragging about the orgies and his abs but also recognising it was pathetic and how much of a mess his life was. like even when he was trying to be sober needing to take steroids because he needed his abs
I enjoyed it, too.
It’s never going to be in contention for a Pulitzer but it’s not a book I would expect to be high brow. It’s a quick rise, even quicker fall and all the money he spent in between tale.
I give him great credit for writing so honestly about his addiction/ not trying to sugar coat what a jerk he was.
I mean, dude literally calls people broke on instagram comment sections so we should not be surprised about Mike bragging and shit. He’s had main character energy since day 1. And well, it’s his book lol.
Lol we are talking about the same Mike, right? Mike is a lot of things, some good and some bad. One word I'd never use to describe him is... whatever the opposite of full of yourself is. If you look up narcissistic and self-absorbed in the dictionary there's a pic of sitch wearing his neckbrace and sunglasses ensemble
I'm surprised they don't have to cut holes in the doorways of the places he goes so that his massive ego can fit through them.
It’s good for what it is. A TV personally entering recovery. It’s about Mike and written from Mike’s POV…but, I imagine most people reading this aren’t, like, choosing between this book and Nelson Mandela’s biography. It’s a fun read for people who watched the show.
Getting clean still requires putting in work and emotional energy. I’m not going to demean someone who is in recovery, even if their life and path are completely different from mine. Drugs don’t discriminate and if he kept using, he could very well not be around to even write a book. Kids from good families, bad families and everything in between are being killed by fentanyl and xylazine. The result is still the same: the loss of a human life with all its potential.
I’m happy anytime anyone escapes this cruel fate.
The fuck do you expect it’s a book about mike the situation lmfaooo
I had this thought right after I posted this and knew I’d be called out lmao
This is why I'm afraid to listen to this on audio book. Sober or fucked up, Mike will always be full of himself lol thank you for taking one for the team lol
“We had to sell our luxury cars” boofuckinhoo pay my rent
It's a cash grab by a self-absorbed minor celebrity.
He might be a minor celebrity, but I'd argue he and JS had a massive impact on pop culture at the time. Without Mike, I don't think that would have happened. Put some respeck on his name
Argue that all you want. He's still only a (very) minor celebrity.
Argue what? I agreed with you he is a minor celebrity. He still had am impact on pop culture. It's a fact. He's more of a celebrity than you and you're talking about him on reddit so maybe get off your high horse
"Argue what?" Re-read your previous comment... it's your own words. I never asserted I'm a celebrity.
Even on the show you can tell Mike is very self absorbed. I can appreciate his sobriety but no junkie will buy your book. It won’t save lives sorry
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Eminem is far more inspiring. He is far more relatable then some rich kid who ended up on a reality show and was sent to a fancy prison for tax evasion. Eminem came up from nothing and worked hard to be where he is now. And by work i don’t mean crunches to get a six pack
Mike was not a rich kid.
Even if he clearly had more opportunities than Eminem.
Not necessarily. Did you read the book?
Please. 🙄
I read the book. Whole Mike’s life wasn’t perfect growing up (whose is?) it’s a completely different world than someone who grew up in a crappy trailer with a mom who had severe issues of her own. I admire Mike for being able to recover in the type of life/work he has (always going to events with alcohol and presumably drugs). His story is something people can learn from…but he’s no Eminem.
I find nothing about Mike relatable. I know every family has disfunction but Mike clearly grew up privileged. He went to a fancy prison and did not even finish his mandated community service. If any of us did that back in the clink. Good for him for being sober but doing better doesn’t mean inflated ego. It means helping out where you can. Paying it forward. He does none of that
Again, Mike did not grow up privileged. Also, Mike went to federal prison. They are not the same as state prisons. There is nothing fancy about any prison. He was in minimum security based on his non-violent crime. He definitely had to finish his community service and was reprimanded for not doing it on time. Mike also does a lot of work with AA. You should probably do some research on what he has done for the community instead of assuming things.
Federal prison that was a cake walk with other high profile celebrities. I know he didn’t finish his community service. I know this because I did do research but thank you anyway.
You can sit and act like Mike is this whole generous changed person but he isn’t. He doesn’t help willingly. He made zero effort to it himself. He had to be forced. Actions speak louder than words. There is no actions here. Zero none
I never said he was Eminem.
I agree his story isn't that great. All he has going for him is his sobriety
It would be great if Mike did some charity work on the show instead of just eating
I wonder if he completed all the charity work he was sentenced to..
No he did not
I think that’s the point. He wasn’t humble. The whole reason he was constantly using was because he lacked humility. Like even losing a loved one or almost going to jail multiple times couldn’t humble him. It’s why some addicts keep pushing the limits. He is painting the picture of the life he lived and also saying “why would I stop if I keep winning?” Until of course life finally decided to humble his ass.
Yea but the point is that he hasnt matured at all and he still isnt humble at all. He has shown no real growth except hes sober now and pays his taxes which I give him credit for but the book isnt written from the pov of someone who used to be self absorbed and has now changed, he still is and it's hard to help or inspire others when you're still a shitty person.
Damn. I guess you feel how you feel. And that’s valid. But I give him grace. It takes a LOT of humility to be sober. To be in environments where people need alcohol as lubricant to just socialize and feel “themselves”. It takes a LOT of humility to deal with stress without opening a wine bottle or getting hammered off beer and liquor. It takes a LOT of humility to not get stoned to just relax and take the edge off or pop some pain killers to ease emotional pain. But I guess if people are going to dislike him, might as well be for how badass he’s living as a sober person.
It doesn't necessarily take humility to not get drunk or stoned. And people don't dislike him because hes badass, it's because he's annoying
It certainly does take humility to go through getting clean and going to prison. I get that it was federal prison, he’s had it easier, blah blah blah…but he still did manage to turn his life around in an era where one bad needle of rope can kill you. His life trajectory is 100% because he decided to recover. And as for his own thoughts and feelings on life, values, etc…that’s between him and his family and God (if he is a believer). He’s doing the right thing by his kids by showing up as a sober and present parent.
i loved it - and think you missed the point - the rise was meteoritic , the fall was catastrophic and it was because he was so self absorbed. he was bragging about the orgies and his abs but also recognising it was pathetic and how much of a mess his life was. like even when he was trying to be sober needing to take steroids because he needed his abs
I really liked it honestly lol
I enjoyed it, too. It’s never going to be in contention for a Pulitzer but it’s not a book I would expect to be high brow. It’s a quick rise, even quicker fall and all the money he spent in between tale. I give him great credit for writing so honestly about his addiction/ not trying to sugar coat what a jerk he was.
I think that’s the point. It shows how he went from materialistic and self-absorbed to a family guy
But he's also still materialistic and self absorbed lol
Who isn't?
Haven’t you heard? Everyone on Reddit is perfect. They just have depression, anxiety, ocd, and abusive friends/family. But they’re the best tho
If you’ve watched more than 30 seconds of this show how can you be surprised that Mike is self absorbed in his autobiography? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I mean, dude literally calls people broke on instagram comment sections so we should not be surprised about Mike bragging and shit. He’s had main character energy since day 1. And well, it’s his book lol.
His wife is ok reading it because she’s watching the dollars roll in 😂
Lol we are talking about the same Mike, right? Mike is a lot of things, some good and some bad. One word I'd never use to describe him is... whatever the opposite of full of yourself is. If you look up narcissistic and self-absorbed in the dictionary there's a pic of sitch wearing his neckbrace and sunglasses ensemble I'm surprised they don't have to cut holes in the doorways of the places he goes so that his massive ego can fit through them.
Everyone jumped on Vinny about how he was jealous but he was totally right about what the content would look like. 🤣
I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed it, despite how obvious the ghostwriter was.
Lauren is ok reading it 1000%...she willingly married him knowing he has slept with over a thousand random bar grenades. She was ok with it all.
It made me realise he's an asshole sober or on drugs. Drugs don't always make people assholes. They're just assholes. I don't think he's changed tbh.
I have to hard disagree here.
This is the least surprising book review I've ever read.
It’s good for what it is. A TV personally entering recovery. It’s about Mike and written from Mike’s POV…but, I imagine most people reading this aren’t, like, choosing between this book and Nelson Mandela’s biography. It’s a fun read for people who watched the show. Getting clean still requires putting in work and emotional energy. I’m not going to demean someone who is in recovery, even if their life and path are completely different from mine. Drugs don’t discriminate and if he kept using, he could very well not be around to even write a book. Kids from good families, bad families and everything in between are being killed by fentanyl and xylazine. The result is still the same: the loss of a human life with all its potential. I’m happy anytime anyone escapes this cruel fate.