![]() ![]() The big events at the White House changed, too, with the changes of presidents. It was so sweet to read about how much time and attention Jackie Kennedy spent with her children and keeping them out of the spotlight. ![]() I loved that Mamie Eisenhower stayed in bed until noon every day and had all her meetings with the staff from her bed (although she did get up and do her hair and makeup before returning to her bed). There are so many interesting details, from the differing personalities of the first ladies to how the staff can be hard to manage because they are White House employees, not employees of the President, and they’ll be there long after the President and his family depart. He helps arrange their schedules, host events, decorate the White House, and help manage the transitions between presidents. He is the Chief Usher and responsible for basically everything that goes on with the families, working mainly with the First Ladies. West works with the presidents through Richard Nixon, although he’s only there for a few weeks with Nixon before his retirement date arrives. Presidents and their lives, times, and families. Like most people, I’m totally interested in the U.S. ![]() It helped that it was a completely fascinating book. I am notoriously bad at reading things that other people have recommended, so I’m ridiculously proud of myself for actually reading this one. Back in November, a reader (hi, Sarah!) sent me a message via Goodreads and suggested I might enjoy Upstairs at the White House. ![]()
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