THE WRECKAGE OF MY PRESENCE Essays

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 [Published: JUNE 2021]