| Author |
Ferber, Edna, 1885-1968 |
| Illustrator |
Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 |
| Title |
Personality Plus: Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_Plus
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Personality Plus: Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock" by Edna Ferber is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the dynamic relationship between Emma McChesney, a successful businesswoman, and her ambitious son, Jock, as they navigate the challenges of their respective careers in the advertising world. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the characters of Emma and Jock in their New York apartment as Jock prepares for his first significant job interview. Emma, a savvy and experienced figure in business, expresses a mix of pride and anxiety for her son, who is eager to make his mark in the competitive advertising industry. The opening chapters capture their banter and contrasting viewpoints on youth, ambition, and the nature of success, showcasing their unique personalities and the complexities of their mother-son relationship. As Jock embarks on his journey, the narrative hints at both the excitement and harsh realities that await him in his career, setting the stage for deeper themes of growth and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Mothers and sons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
McChesney, Emma (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Traveling sales personnel -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women sales personnel -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Businesswomen -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories, American
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12677 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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