Last year I picked up a little book called Commander in Cheese: The Big Move by Lindsey Leavitt. Something tells me she might have been a Hilary fan as the President that is the big cheese in this book is a woman. The Big Move is the story of two siblings (a brother and sister mouse named Ava and Dean Squeakerton) who have the run of the White House. When the new human president is elected, they have the adventure of a life time trying […]
At Home in this Nation We’ve Made
When I was in 5th grade, we were assigned a “President’s Pack” to complete. It was a just a bunch of worksheets with facts about the Presidents, but it was enough to get me hooked. Ever since, I’ve been completely fascinated by the lives of U.S. Presidents. I’ve never cared as much about their political accomplishments–I wanted to know more about their families and their day-to-day lives. This is exactly what The Residence is about, and I found it completely enjoyable. Kate Andersen Brower used […]
Like *so many* of our presidents hang around naked…
Other title considered “Not a Doomsday Review”. Inside the Residence is one of the few books devoted to the people behind the scenes at the White House. The resident staff maintain the six-floor mansion’s 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 28 fireplaces, three elevators, and eight staircases, and prepare everything from hors d’oeuvres for intimate gatherings to meals served at elaborate state dinners. Andersen Bower interviews former resident workers (only one current staffer agreed to be interviewed) about their time at the White House. The more expansive […]