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My First Ladies: Twenty-Five Years as the White House Chief Floral Designer Audiobook
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In My First Ladies, Nancy Clarke reveals the touching, funny, and illuminating story of what it was like to serve under six administrations and to help each first lady find her own personal style when it came to planning flower designs, state dinners, and holiday festivities in the White House. Learn how Nancy gave comfort to Nancy Reagan when she discovered she had cancer and how she helped Laura Bush to gain the confidence to select bright, bold flower arrangements over the more conservative palettes she used in her first years as first lady. See the deep bond that developed between Nancy and Barbara Bush and feel what it was like to be standing in a bunker right next to President Bush in the days following 9/11. Only Nancy can reveal the inside story of what it was like to work for more than thirty years in the White House she called her second home.
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"I really enjoyedvl this book. it gives you a great look at behind the scenes at the white house and I learned some awesome facts that I wouldhave never even thought about it. id love to see the white house flower shop"
— Chelsea (5 out of 5 stars)
My First Ladies Listener Reviews
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" interesting look behind the scenes of the White House Floral department. Wish there had been more pictures of each Christmas, but overall an enjoyable book. "
— Lori, 1/4/2014 -
" This was a fun, quick read. I really enjoyed reading about the behind-the-scene details of White House living and the intimate looks at the first ladies that Nancy Clarke shares. "
— Jennifer, 10/28/2013 -
" I really enjoy reading the behind the scences of the White House. Like the secret service books I read this one did not disappoint me. Now i would like to read about the ushers. But I don't think that will happen. "
— Peggy, 10/16/2013 -
" Too fawning in her descriptions of the First Families. Info on the florist's office and her job was interesting. "
— Carol, 3/31/2013 -
" I thought this book would be boring but it wasn't it was actually pretty good!! "
— Patti, 3/14/2013 -
" The writing style was dry so the book lacked.I liked how the books gets into specific chapters about each first lady, I found it more interesting and readable.I would have liked even more stories and details, especially about the planning of the big events. "
— Anna, 1/7/2013 -
" This was an enjoyable look backstage at the White House, spanning about 30 years. "
— Mary, 10/3/2012 -
" Interesting background as remembered by previous Floral Director at the White House. Was curious about this one since I have volunteered there and been in the said flower shop at WW - very neat stuff. "
— Tanya, 6/13/2012 -
" I listened to the audio book of this, the author narrated. I found her voice and inflections to be a bit annoying, but you do get used to it after a while. The book itself was interesting, giving little glimpses of 6 First Ladies and their tastes, styles, etc. "
— Julia, 5/18/2012 -
" very enjoyable stories...loved the behind the scenes of the white house "
— Lyndsey, 2/10/2012 -
" I thought this book would be boring but it wasn't it was actually pretty good!! "
— Patti, 10/24/2011
About the Authors
Nancy Clarke, a renowned floral designer, has created thousands of beautiful decorations and floral designs. Her work is appreciated by national and international audiences. For thirty years, her exquisite floral designs brought beauty, grace, and elegance to White House historical events. She lives in Virginia with her husband, Michael.
Christie Matheson is the author of Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style and coauthor of Wine Mondays, The Confetti Cakes Cookbook, Confetti Cakes for Kids, Tea Party, and Vineyard Harvest. She is a regular contributor to such publications as the Boston Globe Magazine, Cooking Light, Boston, Yankee, Continental, San Francisco, and DailyCandy.com. For two years she hosted a weekly television segment called “Trend Tracker” on the UPN Morning Show, and she is a frequent guest on the television show Chronicle as well as on Martha Stewart Radio. Matheson lives in San Francisco and Boston.