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Ray & Joan the man who made the McDonald's fortune and the woman who gave it all away

Ray & Joan the man who made the McDonald's fortune and the woman who gave it all away

Napoli, Lisa, 1963- author.
Large Print 2017

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.

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ISBN:
9781410496706
Edition:
Large print edition
Description:
591 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
large print
Other Title:
Ray and Joan [large print]
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references
Contents:
Jewels
Land of crazed speculation
Blond beauty
First fruits
Wretched city
The J and R Double Arch Ranch
The Joniray
The secret everyone knows
Two widows
"Dear world, I really love you"
Impromptu
St. Joan
Postscript
Acknowledgments
Control Number:
2221869
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