Ray & Joan

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.

subjects: Restaurateurs,  Women and peace,  Women philanthropists,  McDonald's Corporation,  Businesspeople,  Antinuclear movement,  Large type books,  Women,  Biography,  History,  Businesspeople, biography,  Mcdonald's corporation,  Philanthropists,  San diego (calif.), biography

People: Ray Kroc (1902-1984),  Joan B. Kroc

Places: United States,  San Diego (Calif.),  San Diego,  California

Times: 20th century