Here are portraits-rare, intimate, always keenly observed-of such larger-than-life figures as Ronald Reagan, affable and good-natured but the most reluctant of authors, struggling with his "ghosted" presidential autobiography Richard Nixon, seen here as a genial, if bizarrely detached, host superagent Irving Lazar, pursuing his endless deals and dreams of "class" retired Mafia boss Joseph Bonanno, the last of the old-time dons, laboring over his own version of his life in his desert retreat Joan Crawford, giving Korda her rules for successful living and countless other greats, near greats, and would-be greats. Korda writes with grace, humor, and a shrewd eye, not only about himself and his rise from a lowly (but not humble) assistant editor reading the "slush pile" of manuscripts to a famous editor in chief of a major publishing house, but also about the celebrities and writers with whom he worked over four decades. Another Life is not just an adventure-the engaging and often hilarious story of a young man making his career-but the insider's story of how a cottage industry metamorphosed into a big business, with sometimes alarming results for all concerned.
Share memories and send condolences by visiting his remarkable memoir, at once frank, audacious, canny, and revealing, Michael Korda, the author of Charmed Lives and Queenie, does for the world of books what Moss Hart did for the theater in Act One, and succeeds triumphantly in making publishing seem as exciting (and as full of great characters) as the stage.
Silvat Inc., 3896 Oakwood Ave., Austintown, OH 44515. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Cremation and Funeral Service by Gary S. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Life will live on in his children, Michael (Tami) Korda of Ellsworth, Lori (Korda) Smith of Salem grandchildren, Nicole, Chelsea, Tori, Timothy “TT” and Dalton great-grandchildren, Daniel, Olivia and Brayden sister, Kay Danks sister-in-law, Gail Korda his friend, Jean and many nieces and nephews.īesides his parents and wife, Pete also was preceded in death by his siblings, Richard Korda and Barbara Miksell and brothers-in-law, Dick Miksell and Jack Danks. Pete lost his loving wife, Mary Mabel Bailey Korda, in 2015. He was a husband, father, papa and best friend, who always put his family first.
Pete enjoyed NASCAR, trains, antiques and flea markets. He later worked for Feldman Brothers and then General Motors until his retirement. Pete attended South High School and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps in South Korea.
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