Francesca Beauman
Autor von The Pineapple: The King of Fruits
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Wissenswertes
- Rechtmäßiger Name
- Beauman, Francesca
- Andere Namen
- Beauman, Fran
- Geburtstag
- 1977-04-12
- Geschlecht
- female
- Nationalität
- UK
- Geburtsort
- England, UK
- Wohnorte
- Hampstead, London, England, UK
Los Angeles, California, USA - Ausbildung
- University of Cambridge
- Berufe
- historian
television presenter - Beziehungen
- Beauman, Nicola (mother)
Bobin, James (husband)
Beauman, Ned (brother)
Lacey, Josh (brother)
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- Werke
- 7
- Mitglieder
- 158
- Beliebtheit
- #133,026
- Bewertung
- 3.2
- Rezensionen
- 4
- ISBNs
- 20
- Sprachen
- 1
If you’re looking for a quick little background on the evolution of personal ads from men seeking women, to women seeking men, the reasons people placed these ads, and how they grew into the variety of dating apps people use today, then you’ll probably be interested in this book.
I did find it a little dry at times, but it was neat to read the old ads and get some backstories about some of the people who placed them. Most of them were well-meaning, but there are definitely a few who used the ads to take advantage of others and cause harm.
I also learned that T.G.I. Friday’s was founded by a guy who bought his local tavern and made it more female-friendly because he was tired of hanging out with a bunch of dudes. Who knew?
While I wasn’t totally engrossed, given how short the book is, it’s probably worth a read if you’re interested in the topic.… (mehr)