Brower, Kate Andersen

The residence : inside the private world of the White House / Inside the private world of the White House Kate Andersen Brower. - 310pages 24cm

Includes index.

Controlled chaos -- Discretion -- Devotion -- Extraordinary demands -- Dark days -- Sacrifice -- Race and the residence -- Backstairs gossip and mischief -- Growing up in the White House -- Heartbreak and hope.

An intimate account of White House life from the perspectives of the service staff from the Kennedys through the Obamas details their friendships, marriages, everyday activities, and elaborate state dinners.

9780062305190

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White House (Washington, D.C.)--History--20th century--Anecdotes.
White House (Washington, D.C.)--History--Anecdotes.


Presidents--United States--Biography--Anecdotes.
Presidents--Family relationships--United States--Anecdotes.
Presidents' spouses--United States--Biography--Anecdotes.
Children of presidents--United States--Biography--Anecdotes.
Household employees--Social life and customs--Washington (D.C.)--Anecdotes.
Presidents--United States--Biography--Anecdotes.
Presidents--Family--United States--Anecdotes.
Presidents' spouses--United States--Biography--Anecdotes.
Presidents--Children--United States--Biography--Anecdotes.
Household employees--Social life and customs--Washington (D.C.)--Anecdotes.


Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs--Anecdotes.
Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs--Anecdotes.

F204.W5 / B75 2015

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