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  • Average Expectations

  • Lessons in Lowering the Bar
  • By: Shep Rose
  • Narrated by: Shep Rose
  • Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (356 ratings)

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Average Expectations

By: Shep Rose
Narrated by: Shep Rose
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Publisher's summary

This witty and engaging collection of essays from the charismatic star of Southern Charm offers rip-roaring stories and tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from relationships to travel to popular culture and beyond. Perfect for fans of authors as wide-ranging as Andy Cohen to Tucker Max.

Shep Rose, star of Southern Charm and owner of Shep Gear, shares this irreverent and relatable collection of lessons and anecdotes about living an untamed, genuine life, raising hell yet having fun along the way. With his signature endearingly snarky voice, he explores topics as varied as the trials and tribulations of being a late bloomer, the ins and outs of ghosting, how to talk about politics without resorting to blows, the dos and don’ts of getting drunk abroad, and much more.

Shep has caroused around the world, from Hong Kong to Dubai to the mean streets of Charleston, and the fact that he hasn’t been the subject of a Locked Up Abroad episode defies all logic. Average Expectations is a chronicle of one lucky SOB and the exploits that got him where he is today, with advice and stories that will help unleash your inner rabble-rouser, inspire you to live an untamed life, and remind you that at the end of the day, life is all about having fun, having a laugh, and, most important of all, being in on the joke.

©2021 Shep Rose with Dina Gachman. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Southern Charmer

I love him even more after this book. He is honest and witty, no holds barred!

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Surprisingly Good

I knew Shep was intelligent, but I always thought (based solely on Southern Charm) that he was too aloof to be likable. That said, I was pleasantly surprised by this book - Shep’s writing is real, down-to-earth, funny, and fully entertaining. I have a new appreciation for you, Shep.

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Love it!

Love Shep and how real he is and this book was exactly what I expected and wanted it to be.

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Loved it!

I've been a fan of Shep's (good or bad) since the beginning of "Southern Charm" and this is a perfect example of why! He IS who he IS, is comfortable with it and makes no apologies for it! The book isn't a great work of literature, but it's funny & entertaining...a nice, easy listen that you'll enjoy if you're a "SC"/Shep/reality TV fan!

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Great listen.

It is a fantastic audio book. I’m a fan of Shep’s, so finding his book enjoyable - read by him- went along with my expectations. I have recommended it to a few friends. I hope he writes another book. It felt like a really well done and longer than average podcast. Easy listening and kept my interest. Nice job, Shep.

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Loved it!

Been watching shep on southern charm since the beginning,he’s always been my favorite. Loved the stories. All around great

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Great entertainment mixed with life lessons

A fun insight on a beloved, creative, out-of-the-box thinker who navigates his way through life by using his charm and wit to be successful without falling into the common 9-5 desk job. He’s had so many different jobs that he figured out how to land the perfect, stress-free lifestyle that suits his personality and defies the teachings of how to be successful by following what is considered to be “normal life”.

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Shep being real

I have really liked Shep on Southern Charm but what I really liked about this book was him being real
About his upbringing! He knows and admits he has had privileges that others haven’t but he also tells you about his struggles in life!!

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Love me some Shep!

You won’t be disappointed with this book. I started with Cameran’s book then read this one. I’m a huge Southern Charm fan!! 💗

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Fantastic!

I love Shep on Southern Charm and this book solidified my reasons! He’s a good guy with a good family and has some pretty amazing stories to tell! You won’t be disappointed!

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