McDonald’s is pretty ubiquitous in America; with movies like The Founder and books like Napoli’s Ray & Joan more people are aware of the people responsible for the the Dollar Menu and Happy Meal. Napoli’s biography details the life of Ray Kroc, who eventually bought the company from the McDonald brothers, and his relationship with his third wife, Joan. “You fell in love with your present wife before you married your second wife.” “Yeah… yup, yup,” said Ray, grinning as the mostly female studio audience fell […]
An excellent book to read for Women’s History Month
Another non-fiction book recommend by Overdrive for Women’s History Month — and one I would recommend as well! I think most people know that while McDonald’s was created as a roadside burger stand by two brothers named McDonald, that a man named Ray Kroc really turned it into the massive power that it remains today. This book tells the story of the McDonald brothers, and how Kroc sort of (okay, totally) bullied his way into their lives and business. It also tells the story of his great […]