"It’s like a rambunctious yard sale of her life, and it’s magnificent." — People
"An endearing, hilarious, and beautiful essay collection." — The Skimm, "10 Books That'll Get You Out of a Reading Rut"
"The Wreckage of My Presence will destroy you. Laughter through the tears. Love Casey Wilson!” — Amy Sedaris
"I had the thrilling experience of laughing out loud throughout reading THE WRECKAGE OF MY PRESENCE! Casey is as hilarious on the page as she is in person, and her stories are often more bizarre than anything I’ve seen on the Housewives, with tons of heart." — Andy Cohen
"Casey Wilson is laugh out loud funny, vulnerable, and honest. Reading this book made me feel like I’m hanging out with a best friend. What a pleasure and privilege to spend time with such an absolute treasure.” — Phoebe Robinson, bestselling author of You Can’t Touch My Hair
“Reading Casey Wilson’s memoir is a lot like hanging out with Casey herself: you never want the fun to end. Laugh-out-loud funny, joyously raw and real, this book is like the great boozy night out we all need.” — Jessi Klein, New York Times bestselling author of You’ll Grow Out of It
“A funny, irreverent memoir-in-essays. Reading The Wreckage of My Presence is like having a free-ranging chat with a friend that hits on all the important topics (grief, motherhood, The Real Housewives).” — Real Simple
“Wilson turns the trappings of fame into rich fodder for highlighting the absurdities of her Hollywood life. Her humorous writing flows in a rapid-fire, conversational tone, but underneath the laughs, the constant, human, and very relatable undercurrent becomes more apparent. . . . will appeal to fans of other funny female essayists like Chelsea Handler and Mindy Kaling, whether or not they are already devotees of Wilson's work.” — Booklist
“Completely shameless, but also incredibly endearing. . . . Wilson’s incredible collection of essays shines throughout, especially when seamlessly moving from gasp-worthy, low-brow humor to deeply heartfelt epiphanies about confidence, motherhood, and food addiction. VERDICT Equally irreverent and heartfelt, this collection is a roller-coaster. . . . You might cry and scream, but you’ll be eager to get back in line to take another ride.” — Library Journal
“Funny and bold, occasionally manic or melancholy, and always hilarious and heartfelt. Fans will turn the last page wanting more. — BookPage
"I had the thrilling experience of laughing out loud throughout reading THE WRECKAGE OF MY PRESENCE! Casey is as hilarious on the page as she is in person, and her stories are often more bizarre than anything I’ve seen on the Housewives, with tons of heart."
Reading Casey Wilson’s memoir is a lot like hanging out with Casey herself: you never want the fun to end. Laugh-out-loud funny, joyously raw and real, this book is like the great boozy night out we all need.”
Funny and bold, occasionally manic or melancholy, and always hilarious and heartfelt. Fans will turn the last page wanting more.
A funny, irreverent memoir-in-essays. Reading The Wreckage of My Presence is like having a free-ranging chat with a friend that hits on all the important topics (grief, motherhood, The Real Housewives).
Wilson turns the trappings of fame into rich fodder for highlighting the absurdities of her Hollywood life. Her humorous writing flows in a rapid-fire, conversational tone, but underneath the laughs, the constant, human, and very relatable undercurrent becomes more apparent. . . . will appeal to fans of other funny female essayists like Chelsea Handler and Mindy Kaling, whether or not they are already devotees of Wilson's work.
"The Wreckage of My Presence will destroy you. Laughter through the tears. Love Casey Wilson!
"Casey Wilson is laugh out loud funny, vulnerable, and honest. Reading this book made me feel like I’m hanging out with a best friend. What a pleasure and privilege to spend time with such an absolute treasure.”
"It’s like a rambunctious yard sale of her life, and it’s magnificent."
Wilson turns the trappings of fame into rich fodder for highlighting the absurdities of her Hollywood life. Her humorous writing flows in a rapid-fire, conversational tone, but underneath the laughs, the constant, human, and very relatable undercurrent becomes more apparent. . . . will appeal to fans of other funny female essayists like Chelsea Handler and Mindy Kaling, whether or not they are already devotees of Wilson's work.
06/01/2021
SNL alumna, Bitch Sesh podcaster, writer, and actress Casey Wilson always knew she was destined to be famous; it didn't matter that no one else agreed with her. She paved her own way, even if it meant hijacking Susan Sarandon's assistant's phone line to book her own shows, or auditioning for roles while on the job. Reading Wilson's essays is not unlike being trapped in an elevator between floors with a high-strung friend who doesn't know when to stop talking, in the best possible way. Completely shameless, but also incredibly endearing, Wilson's essays share the elements that frame her existence: her closest relationships; the unexpected passing of her mother; and her "seeker" mentality that's helped along by psychics and Flywheel instructors, among others. Wilson's incredible collection of essays shines throughout, especially when seamlessly moving from gasp-worthy, low-brow humor to deeply heartfelt epiphanies about confidence, motherhood, and food addiction. VERDICT Equally irreverent and heartfelt, this collection is a roller-coaster, as Wilson shares her journey through the best and worst parts of her life. You might cry and scream, but you'll be eager to get back in line to take another ride. For fans of Samantha Irby, Judy Greer, or Sarah Silverman.—Alana Quarles, Fairfax County P.L., Alexandria, VA
Author and narrator Casey Wilson uses humor as a thin veil for a great deal of heart in her captivating memoir (which she pronounces “memwah”). The “Happy Endings” actor shares details of her life in an energetic tone, maintaining her bubbly persona throughout. Her voice thickens with emotion only in moments when she shares the things that matter most to her. These contrast with the occasions when she delivers the word “sigh” as the auditory equivalent of an eyeroll, suggesting that the topic is so frustrating she won’t bother with details. The low, urgent tone Wilson uses to portray her father’s fondness for reporting who’s been outed most recently in the Me Too movement is one of many times Wilson pairs serious topics with comedic flair. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
Author and narrator Casey Wilson uses humor as a thin veil for a great deal of heart in her captivating memoir (which she pronounces “memwah”). The “Happy Endings” actor shares details of her life in an energetic tone, maintaining her bubbly persona throughout. Her voice thickens with emotion only in moments when she shares the things that matter most to her. These contrast with the occasions when she delivers the word “sigh” as the auditory equivalent of an eyeroll, suggesting that the topic is so frustrating she won’t bother with details. The low, urgent tone Wilson uses to portray her father’s fondness for reporting who’s been outed most recently in the Me Too movement is one of many times Wilson pairs serious topics with comedic flair. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
