About the Author

Kate Andersen Brower is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Residence and New York Times bestseller First Women. She is a CNN contributor and has spent four years covering the Obama White House for Bloomberg News and is a former CBS News staffer and Fox News producer. She has written for the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Time, the Washington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek. She lives outside of Washington, D.C., with her husband, their two young children, and their wheaten terrier.

Reviews

"A revealing look at life inside the White House...it's Downton Abbey for the White House staff." -- The Today Show "A juicy new book... A touching story." -- The Daily Beast "A work of great historical interest that is also quite entertaining." -- Kirkus Reviews "Kate Andersen Brower's The Residence is one of those rare books that is both elegant portraiture and highly readable, important White House history. The anecdotes are fresh and the analysis cogent. The stories about Kennedy, Reagan, Clinton, and Obama are irresistible. Highly recommended!" -- Douglas Brinkley, editor of The Reagan Diaries "The Residence is a true insider's tour of the White House. Never before has the president's home appeared so loud and so human." -- Chris Matthews, host, Hardball on MSNBC "The tell-all The Residence, featuring intimate anecdotes collected from past and current White House staff members, is absolutely delicious." -- The Washington Post "If you've been geeking out over the details of the Underwoods' residence on House of Cards, or you loved that centerpiece story line on Sunday's Veep premiere, prepare to encounter the motherlode: Kate Brower's The Residence." -- Glamour "This intimate portrait of what it's like to take care of the first family is a compelling read. Whether you're a political or history junkie or devoted Downton Abbey viewer, this book adds unique context to understanding our presidents as human beings." -- Chuck Todd, moderator, Meet the Press "Superbly reported... A fascinating backstage account of the world's most famous residence." -- Judy Woodruff, anchor, PBS NewsHour and former White House Correspondent for NBC News "Beautifully written, The Residence offers a unique and compelling view of what really happens inside the very private White House. An absolute must-read!" -- Norah O'Donnell, co-host, CBS This Morning and former Chief White House Correspondent for CBS