Kate Andersen Browerová se zaměřuje na portrétování osobností, které se ocitají v centru historických událostí. Její styl se vyznačuje pronikavým pohledem do zákulisí moci a lidskými příběhy těch, kteří tuto moc vykonávají. Skrze své psaní odhaluje složitost rozhodování a tiché oběti, které jsou s veřejným životem spojené. Její díla nabízejí čtenářům jedinečný pohled na život za zdmi Bílého domu.
Biografie jedné z nejslavnějších hereček dvacátého století zachycuje její životní osudy od dětství a hereckých začátků přes období její největší slávy až k rokům, kdy se s ní život zrovna nemazlil. Na základě dopisů, osobních deníků, vyprávění partnerů, rodiny a více než dvou stovek lidí, kteří ji znali a pracovali s ní, přibližuje autorka komplexní osobnost této nezapomenutelné legendy filmového plátna.
Soukromí amerického prezidenta a jeho rodiny nikdo nezná tak dobře jako personál v Bílém domě – ti, kteří jim pravidelně chystají snídaně a stelou postele. Kate Andersenová Browerová předkládá v knize výpovědi jednotlivých sloužících, díky nimž nahlédnete za důkladně střežené dveře Bílého domu. Autorka vyzpovídala pokojské, kuchaře, květinářky či vrátné, a také si důvěrně popovídala se třemi prvními dámami. Dozvíte se například, co vše předchází organizování opulentní státní večeře, jaké to je starat se o prezidentské ratolesti, a že může jít nejen o vznešenou a seriózní profesi, ale někdy i o zábavu. Autorka se nevyhýbá ani drbům a skandálům, které za poslední desetiletí Bílým domem otřásly.
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Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running?It’s no simple task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries—in addition to presidential pups, mischievous children, and even a couple of ghosts. And its Residence workers and first ladies make sure everything is in check and running smoothly.
Kate Andersen Brower examines the post-presidential lives of the five former presidents who lived to experience the election of Donald Trump, including the surprising friendships they have formed through shared perspective and empathy.--Provided by publisher.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Residence comes an intimate look at the true power brokers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: the First Ladies, from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama and Melania Trump. The First Lady of the United States holds a complex role, serving as an inspiring leader with her own agenda, a savvy politician, a scrutinized wife and mother, and a capable CEO overseeing White House operations. Drawing on untapped sources, including residence staff and political advisers, the author shares the stories of ten remarkable women who have shaped this role since 1960. These narratives offer new insights into figures like Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Patricia Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama. The accounts range from heartwarming to shocking, delving into their political initiatives, rivalries, friendships, and relationships with their husbands. Additionally, the author explores Melania Trump's potential goals as First Lady. This candid and illuminating group biography reveals life both upstairs and downstairs at the world’s most powerful address, showcasing the unique challenges and triumphs of these influential women.
America's First Families remain enigmatic, but their true character is known best by those who serve them daily. This narrative unfolds through the voices of the maids, butlers, cooks, florists, doormen, engineers, and others who cater to the President and First Family. These dedicated professionals manage the White House's 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 28 fireplaces, three elevators, and eight staircases, preparing everything from hors d'oeuvres for intimate gatherings to elaborate state dinners. In the basement kitchen, they share stories, trade secrets, forge friendships, and sometimes even find love. Through extensive interviews and archival research, the author captures their experiences, revealing the closeness between the First Family and their staff, alongside the tensions that have arisen over the years. The narrative includes poignant moments, such as a housekeeper and engineer falling in love while serving President Reagan, Jackie Kennedy's private grief with a staff member after her husband's assassination, and the tumultuous times surrounding President Nixon's resignation and President Clinton's impeachment. This account is rich with surprising and moving details that illuminate the everyday life within the White House.
Brower draws on a wide array of untapped, candid sources to tell the stories of the ten remarkable women who have defined the role of First Lady of the United States since 1960. From Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama, she offers new insights into this privileged group, and shares stories exploring everything from the first ladies' political crusades to their rivalries with Washington figures; from their friendships with other first ladies to their public and private relationships with their husbands
Focusing on the inner workings of America's Capitol, this book offers a unique perspective on the individuals who contribute to the nation's democracy. It provides insights into their roles and the significance of their work, making it an engaging read for those interested in the political landscape. Ideal for fans of the author's previous middle-grade book, it combines educational elements with captivating storytelling.