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I love learning about houses; whether it‘s driving around neighborhoods, watching HGTV, touring famous houses, or pouring over pictures. I‘m also curious about how people live in their houses; from decorating styles to daily lifestyles. I‘ve often wondered how the Presidential family lives in the White House. This book satisfied all of my curiosities. Did you know there is a Monet in the White House? 🖼️

Full review at https://abookandadog.com

This is from my December TBR list for #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

#WrapItUpReadathon @keys_on_fire

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@NataliePatalie

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Memoir of the Chief Usher at the White House from FDR to Nixon, with a focus on the First Ladies and his relationships with them. I‘m really interested in post WWII presidential history, and this was a fun look behind the scenes.

October BookSpin Bingo card! My BookSpin, a recommendation from a friend, isn‘t in Litsy yet, but the tagged book is my double spin. I just realized if I get 13 for each of the next 3 months I‘ll get 100 books for the year for the first time, so that‘s my goal.

Thanks, @TheAromaofBooks for organizing!

An interesting read. It was neat to hear some behind the scenes stories from historic presidents and their families. West remains professional even when it was likely tempting to expose his feelings & opinions.

As someone who loves First Lady history this book was right up my alley. Interesting to see the side by side comparisons of Eleanor Roosevelt all the way up to Pat Nixon.

I enjoyed reading about the First Ladies from Roosevelt to Nixon. West did a good job of being kind to each of their differences while telling tales of the ladies.

Admittedly not for everyone, it is I found an interesting factual description of White House life through different administrations.

🤫 I picked this up for my husband for valentine‘s day
💰 this was a kindle daily deal I saw and couldn‘t pass up!
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❓ I don‘t really collect specific ones...but I do have all kinds of books!
✈️ YES!!!! We are going on our honeymoon in May to Germany 🇩🇪 Switzerland 🇨🇭 and Italy 🇮🇹. I can‘t wait!!!! Is it May yet?!

#HumpDayPost @MinDea

Scooorrre!!!!! Just grabbed this!!!! I have been wanting to read this ever since I heard about it! Has anyone already read it?

Usher J B West served through the administrations of The Roosevelts, the Trumans, the Eisenhowers, the Kennedys, the Johnsons, and the Nixons.

Initially I found this fascinating. It fell apart for me in the Kennedy years. The timeline was very jumbled and convoluted but I did feel like j got to "know" the Kennedys more (this was true of all of the presidential families profiled in the book, however I went into it knowing the most about the Kennedys.) I only had the Johnsons and Nixons to go but I realized I no longer cared. Maybe I'll go back to it someday. ??‍♀️

It was interesting, but rather dry.

About 2/3 it. I like it more than I enjoy it. It totally makes sense in my brain.

Another ebook deal very fitting for today in particular. #Election2016

The author was Chief Usher for the Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Nixon White Houses. I loved that the book gave an inside look without feeling indiscreet. West talked a lot about his interactions with the First Ladies without playing favorites or being gossipy. Also, I wanted to be friends with Bess Truman after finishing this, to be honest.