Average Expectations

Lessons in Lowering the Bar

De: Shep Rose

Narrado por: Shep Rose

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.

Southern Charmer

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

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.

Love it!

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

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!

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.

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!

Excellent

This is so well written. Shep is a great narrator. It is very candid and honest. Definitely recommend!

Okay If You're Already a Fan, Skip If Not

3.5 stars. If you’re a Southern Charm or Relationshep fan, definitely check this audiobook out. If you’re not a fan of either of those, I’d skip this one.
I loved hearing Shep read this and learning that he went to a very popular college where I live, but the story itself was just okay.

So good

Loved it! So interesting, loved hearing tidbits from his life. I hope he writes more and shares more stories of his travels. I would also like to vote YES to the bathroom graffiti book! 🤣

Loved it!

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