Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure the President of the United States lives and works here but do you know who works to keep this historic house running? It’s not an easy task especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries—in addition to presidential pups mischievous children and even a ghost or two No one knows the amount of hard work required better than the nation’s first ladies who play important roles inside the white house By combining information from her books The Residence and First Ladies with historical context the author shines a light on the most famous house in the United States—and all who keep it running smoothly