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1 online resource (353 pages) : illustrations |
| Summary |
This fall, the movie The Founder, starring Michael Keaton, will focus the spotlight on Ray Kroc, the man who amassed a fortune as the chairman of McDonalds. But what about his wife, Joan, the woman who became famous for giving away his fortune' Lisa Napoli tells the fascinating story behind the historic couple. Ray & Joan is a quintessentially American tale of corporate intrigue and private passion: a struggling Mad Men-era salesman with a vision fora fast-food franchise that would become one of the world's most enduring brands, and a beautiful woman willing to risk her marriage and her reputation to promote controversial causes that touched her deeply. Ray Kroc was peddling franchises around the country for a fledgling hamburger stand in the 1950s'McDonald's, it was called'when he entered a St. Paul supper club and encountered a beautiful young piano player who would change his life forever. The attraction between Ray and Joan was instantaneous and instantly problematic. Yet even the fact that both were married to other people couldn't derail their roller coaster of a romance. To the outside world, Ray and Joan were happy, enormously rich, and giving. But privately, Joan was growing troubled over Ray's temper and dark secret, something she was reluctant to publicly reveal. Those close to them compared their relationship to that of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. And yet, this volatility paved the way for Joan's transformation into one of the greatest philanthropists of our time. A force in the peace movement, she produced activist films, books, and music and ultimately gave away billions of dollars, including landmark gifts to the Salvation Army and NPR. Together, the two stories form a compelling portrait of the twentieth century: a story of big business, big love, and big giving. From the Hardcover edition. |
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A portrait of the relationship between McDonald's chairman Ray Croc and his wife, Joan, describes how he helped establish an international brand and amassed a considerable estate before his impassioned wife gave most of the family fortune away to philanthropic pursuits. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-353). |
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Jewels -- Land of crazed speculation -- Blond beauty -- First fruits -- Wretched city -- The J and R Double Arch Ranch -- The JoniRay -- The secret everyone knows -- 1984: two widows -- "Dear world, I really love you" -- Impromptu -- St. Joan -- Postscript -- Acknowledgments. |
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Requires Boundless App. |
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Kroc, Joan B.
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Kroc, Ray, 1902-1984.
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Kroc, Joan B. |
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Kroc, Ray, 1902-1984. |
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McDonald's Corporation -- Biography.
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McDonald's Corporation. |
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1900-1999 |
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Women philanthropists -- United States -- Biography.
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Women -- California -- San Diego -- Biography.
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Businesspeople -- United States -- Biography.
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Restaurateurs -- United States -- Biography.
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Women and peace -- Biography.
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Antinuclear movement -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Biography.
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San Diego (Calif.) -- Biography.
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Antinuclear movement. |
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Businesspeople. |
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Restaurateurs. |
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Women. |
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Women and peace. |
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Women philanthropists. |
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California -- San Diego. |
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United States. |
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Electronic books. |
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Biography.
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History.
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Man who made the McDonald's fortune and the woman who gave it all away |
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Ray and Joan |
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Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Napoli, Lisa, 1963- Ray and Joan New York, New York : Dutton, [2016] 9781101984956 (DLC) 2016023340 |
| ISBN |
9781101984963 : $65.00 |
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1101984961 : $65.00 |
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