What did you want to be when you grew up? A firefighter? A doctor? The president of the United States? Most people smile when they remember these lofty dreams they once had as children. But not Don Corey: his smile represents much more than a memory of a mother’s childhood. With his quick sense of humor and endless creativity, Corey made his wish come true and even found more than what he was originally looking for.
“You’re talking to me?” is Corey’s newly released autobiography that chronicles his path from accidentally turning his first transmitter into a smoking hunk of metal to landing his dream job as a DJ at St. Louis radio station KSHE 95. Filled with entertaining wit and vivid descriptions, his stories flow seamlessly from one to the next as the book progresses. Corey writes in a calm tone and it feels like you’re basking in an old friend’s memories of ‘the good old days’. However, it is his experiences beyond him that teach him what is really important in life and where his heart really is.
“You’re talking to me?” It is perfect for fans of autobiography/biography and inspirational books. A St. Louis native and a legend on KSHE 95, Corey’s text will also appeal to those interested in this contributor to the city’s history and personality. Although the book ends on a motivating and encouraging note, it was to be Corey’s last project. During the final stages of testing, he suffered a serious and fatal heart attack. His devoted wife, Katherine, writes a short, heartbreaking ‘Afterword’ section about her wry promise to see the book through to publication if he couldn’t. Through his efforts, this beloved radio personality, husband, father, friend, and author will not only be fondly remembered by those who knew him, but his life will be forever imprinted for anyone to become familiar with. man behind the voice
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll share his deep passion for radio: “Are you talking to me?” takes you through the condensed version of the unique life of former DJ turned author Don Corey. Remember what it was like to look into the future from a child’s perspective and see the author become the person he was meant to be without ever losing his witty sense of humor and optimistic nature. In true Corey wit, “ask your doctor if this story is right for you.”