Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies

For decades, the inner workings of the White House have remained a mystery, a world of hushed conversations and unseen decisions. Many wonder what life is truly like behind those famous doors, especially for the families who call it home.

Imagine gaining an intimate perspective on American history, witnessing pivotal moments and personal stories unfold from within the presidential residence. This is a chance to understand the human side of power, the triumphs and the tragedies experienced by those who lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J. B. West offers this unique glimpse. As White House chief usher for nearly thirty years, West directed daily life and operations, interacting closely with six consecutive presidents and their families. This New York Times Best Seller provides a captivating account, filled with anecdotes about figures like Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, and Pat Nixon. It's a remarkable journey through a rarely seen aspect of American Politics and a significant contribution to Biographies & Memoirs.