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Ray & Joan
Ray & Joan: The Man Who Made the McDonald's Fortune and the Woman Who Gave It All Away | Lisa Napoli
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 (…more)
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Eggs
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Ray and Joan Kroc made gazillions in fast food products and "multi-mixers". After Ray died in 1984, Joan spent the rest of her life giving away $, through her foundation as well as her personal funds. I would have really appreciated lots more photos.

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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post 3! The story of a Mad Man-era salesman who envisioned a successful burger franchise and his beautiful wife who risked it all to promote controversial causes. Their volatile relationship has been compared to Elizabeth Taylor's & Richard Burton's. Joan was a major force in the peace movement, and made landmark donations to such groups as the Salvation Army and NPR. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

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Cydster61
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Very excited my friend and fellow # Hampshire #HampshireCollege alum Lisa Napoli's latest book has arrived.

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SHUPERBookLover
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Just added this one to my #nonfictionNovember reading pile.