Backstairs at the White House

I found this book kept my interest from front to back. I had amazing little tidbits of information about every president and their wifes. I thought this book to be thoroughly entertaining.

This book is a fascinating look at the people who are a integral part of the White House-- the staff and the occupants. Based on the lives of Lilian Rogers Parks and her daughter, it presents the everyday happenings in this historical house from the viewpoint of the staff. This historical novel is filled with personal memories, touching stories, humorous quips, and some sad moments. After enjoying it, the reader will feel as if they have spent time in the White House themselves.

This book appeared to have all the details, and idiosyncracies of many presidents of the USA of years ago. Each president, and their families were reviewed by this author by means of a story line of her own life. This book was made into a made for TV movie, and seems to have been removed from the public. Why do you think that is?

The book recounts one womens lifetime spent working first as a maid prior to Hoover as President through the Kennedy assasination. Through her eyes you get a first hand look at the inside lives of the presidents and their families.

I have read this book many times. The historical content never ceases to amaze me. It is almost like being there. I never tire of reading this intimate picture of Maggie and Lillian's years at the White House. Wish there was a sequel.