57 pages • 1 hour read
J. B. West, Mary Lynn KotzUpstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1973A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What did West consider to be the key to long-term survival for staff in the White House? Did he ever struggle with adhering to this key? If so, how? If not, why not?
2.
Compare and contrast the contributions of first ladies Mamie Eisenhower and Bess Truman. Explain how each shaped her contributions to her skill set and personality.
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Why did West consider the work that he did for Jackie Kennedy to be the most challenging, creative, and rewarding of all? What does that say about West?
