Questions About Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies

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I have chosen this book for my book club. Does anyone have any discussion questions? Can't seem to find any online

Kathy I came up with a list of discussion questions for my book club. You are welcome to use them.
1. Which First Ladies rode horses while residing in the W…moreI came up with a list of discussion questions for my book club. You are welcome to use them.
1. Which First Ladies rode horses while residing in the White House?

2. Which First Lady do you think Mr. West got to know the best and why?

3. What surprised you about Eleanor Roosevelt?

4. What instructions about food preparation did Mrs. Truman give the kitchen staff?

5. Which First Lady do you think would be the hardest for you to work for?

6. Which President was fanatical about turning off the lights at the White House?

7. Who was the only male child to have lived in the White House during the time span of the book?

8. Which First Lady was fond of pink?

9. Mr. West describes Mamie Eisenhower as being friendly and courteous to all. What did she do to Jacquie Kennedy that didn’t seem very nice at all?

10. Which First Lady(s) did you admire the most?
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The author keeps referring to an E-shaped table that sat many people in the East Room. What on earth does an E-shaped table look like? Does it really have that middle portion? I've googled it and can't find anything.