Personality Plus

Personality Plus

by Edna Ferber

Emma McChesney, a divorced mother in early 20th century America, navigates the world of business with her sharp wit and determination. 'Personality Plus' follows her journey as she climbs the ranks in the advertising industry, facing challenges and societal expectations along the way. Ferber's novel explores themes of female empowerment, independence, and the changing social landscape of the time.

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Edna Ferber

United States

Edna Ferberwas an American novelist, short story writer and playwright.     Ferber was born August 15, 1885, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to a Hu...

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