Ray & Joan
Subtitle: the man who made the McDonald's fortune and the woman who gave it all away
By: Lisa Napoli
Edition: Large print edition.
Series: Thorndike Press large print biographies and memoirs; Thorndike Press large print biographies and memoirs
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 591
ISBN-13: 9781410496706
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Restaurateurs; Women and peace; Women philanthropists; McDonald's Corporation; Businesspeople; Antinuclear movement; Large type books; Women; Biography; History
Other titles: Ray and Joan; Man who made the McDonald's fortune and the woman who gave it all away
Description: This fall, the movie The Founder will focus the spotlight on Ray Kroc, who amassed a fortune as the chairman of McDonalds. But what about his wife, Joan, who became famous for giving that fortune away? In Ray & Joan, Lisa Napoli tells the fascinating story behind the historic couple -- a quintessentially American tale of corporate intrigue and private passion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 573-590).