{"title":"J B West","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ B West\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an intimate glimpse into history through engaging memoirs and biographies. Readers can expect vivid recollections and personal insights that bring historical events and notable figures to life with warmth and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on behind-the-scenes perspectives, West’s works provide a unique view into prominent American settings. This collection is ideal for those drawn to reflective storytelling that captures the nuances of life in influential circles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"upstairs-at-the-white-house-by-j-b-west-9781504038676","title":"Upstairs at the White House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller:\u003c\/b\u003e A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at life on Pennsylvania Avenue with America's first families, by the man who spent nearly three decades in their midst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJ. B. West, chief usher of the White House, directed the operations and maintenance of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—and coordinated its daily life—at the request of the president and his family. He directed state functions; planned parties, weddings and funerals, gardens and playgrounds, and extensive renovations; and, with a large staff, supervised every activity in the presidential home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor twenty-eight years, first as assistant to the chief usher, then as chief usher, he witnessed national crises and triumphs, and interacted daily with six consecutive presidents and first ladies, as well as their parents, children and grandchildren, and houseguests—including friends, relatives, and heads of state. J. B. West, whom Jackie Kennedy called \"one of the most extraordinary men I have ever met,\" provides an absorbing, one-of-a-kind history of life among the first ladies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlive with anecdotes ranging from Eleanor Roosevelt's fascinating political strategies to Jackie Kennedy's tragic loss and the personal struggles of Pat Nixon, \u003ci\u003eUpstairs at the White House\u003c\/i\u003e is a rich account of a slice of American history that usually remains behind closed doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643450802412,"sku":"9781504038676","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781504038676-upstairs-at-the-white-house.jpg?v=1779171738"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/j-b-west.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}