“It's very hard for me to write back to some of the fan mail, so one of the things I wanted to do was reach out through a book.”

American reality television personality

Michael Sorrentino, known as The Situation, is an American reality television personality. He was a central cast member of Jersey Shore, appearing on all six seasons of the MTV series from 2009 to 2012, and later returned to the franchise with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. He became known through his televised presence on Jersey Shore, where his nickname helped make him a recognizable figure from the show’s run. His public profile has remained tied to that franchise, especially through his later appearances on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.