The Residence : Inside the Private World of the White House (Hardcover)

from flourgirl49

Mildly interesting book about all of the people who work in the White House - some for decades. Fortunately for the First Families, but unfortunately for the readers, these butlers, maids, electricians, plumbers, florists, chefs, etc. don't dish up much dirt.

from knightlight777

An interesting read that sheds light on the challenges and highlights of serving in the focal point of our government on a personal and professional level, the White House. These people that serve there need to be many things to a very select group of people, our Presidents and their families. Th...

from abergsman

This was not quite the book I was expecting. I was hoping for a more in-depth look at a group of White House residence staff, and what it is like for them to work at the most famous home in the country. What the book turned out to be is a slightly jumbled, chronologically messy, look at both the ...

from JenniferRobb

A mostly enjoyable book about staffers in the residence (White House) who served presidents from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama. I do wish the author hadn't inserted herself into the narrative as much as she did. I preferred hearing the stories from the workers.

from skrouhan

A detailed look into the lives of those who work behind the scenes in the White House, from chefs and florists, to butlers and maids. I found this to be a very interesting read, very Downton Abby. I particularly enjoyed learning about the steps that go into transition from president to president,...