The Wreckage of My Presence

By Casey Wilson,

Book cover of The Wreckage of My Presence: Essays

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"Magnificent." -People Magazine

The instant New York Times bestseller: Laugh-out-loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multitalented actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson.

Casey Wilson has a lot on her mind and she isn't afraid to share. In this dazzling collection, each essay skillfully constructed and brimming with emotion,…

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As cliché as it sounds, I truly did laugh and cry my way through this excellent book of essays by actress and comedian Casey Wilson. Wilson is an excellent storyteller and someone who is just profoundly, naturally funny. But she does not shy away from some heartbreaking and emotionally raw material too, which, quite frankly, is my jam. I did that thing where you get both the book and the audiobook, so when you are walking the dog you can still be reading. I highly recommend following suit because Wilson is such a  delight to listen to. I…

In this gorgeous, funny, heartbreaking, and heartwarming book of essays, Casey dives deep into her relationship with everything from her parents to food to The Real Housewives franchise. Her realization about her sugar addiction is parallel to so many people’s addiction to stuff. You could substitution shopping for candy in this book and this book would be about decluttering. If you have ever lost a parent, this book will hold your hand through the grieving process. And laugh a lot along the way.

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