Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home
Written by Kate Andersen Brower
Narrated by Patricia Santomasso
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America—and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who’ve maintained it.
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.
Featuring fun facts and memorable quotes from the residents and first ladies of the White House, Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home is the perfect read for any curious kid!
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Kate Andersen Brower
Kate Andersen Brower is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Residence, First Women—also a New York Times bestseller—and First in Line. She is a CNN contributor who covered the Obama White House for Bloomberg News and is a former CBS News staffer and Fox News producer. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, and the Washington Post. She lives outside Washington, D.C., with her husband and their three young children.
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Reviews for Exploring the White House
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Although this book is written for children I found it fascinating. It is filled with interesting facts about the White House that I never knew.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was never boring-it’s full of fun stories about The White House and its former occupants. I especially enjoyed learning about the staff. Highly recommend.