J.B. West Books in Order

J.B. West is a celebrated White House insider, renowned for his discretion and wit. As chief usher, he masterminded the seamless operation of the executive mansion and grounds for six US presidents and their families, attending to every personal whim, from state dinners to weddings and funerals. West's tenure, spanning from 1941 to 1969, was marked by his exceptional leadership and dedication to his work. Before joining the White House staff, he served in the US Navy as a high-level civilian officer and later worked in the Veterans Administration. His memoir, <i>Upstairs at the White House</i>, published in 1973, achieved remarkable success, staying on the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller list for months, and selling over two million copies in the US alone.