HAND SIGNED by Hillary Clinton, the former First Lady and possible future President! An Invitation to the White House is an in-depth and fascinating look behind the scenes of the home of the President of the United States. Featuring over 350 color photos, 50 recipes from the White House kitchen, and detailed descriptions of many historic events that have taken place at the people's house! This edition has been beautifully rebound in GENUINE LEATHER with gilt lettering on cover. FINE CONDITION! A great collector's item!
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The most famous house in the United States serves as both private home and public domain. Every year brings an assortment of international dignitaries, down-home performers, local civic events, and family meals. Encompassing both rich historic tradition and modern lifestyles, the White House is a national symbol of pride in our distinct culture. An Invitation to the White House brings together detailed history and recent events with style. Each page is covered with lush photographs; some are public displays of formal greetings and gift exchanges, while others are obviously personal family snapshots from the Clintons' collection. From Chelsea showing her young cousin the family Christmas tree to Bill and Hillary listening raptly to a speech by Stephen Hawking, you'll find shots showing every facet of life at the White House. Many photos are devoted to showing the house "behind the scenes," and they present us with details like flower arrangements, plate garnishings, and delicate calligraphy for the place cards at formal dinners.
The accompanying text by Hillary Rodham Clinton is written with a pleasing mixture of fine detail--"Mrs. Barak and I did not stay awake as late as our husbands did"--and general sociopolitical commentary such as "The unified stance solidified that weekend was yet another reminder of the importance of NATO's alliance." Food is an important part of this book, and many sample menus have been included in full. The last chapter is filled with delightful recipes from the White House chefs, and includes such treats as new potatoes with lobster and bacon, hot pumpkin soup, and mocha cake. Whether you're a history buff, a die-hard Democrat, or just a fan of vivid coffee-table books, An Invitation to the White House is the next best thing to an actual visit. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Here's a Rorschach test for your library's patrons: a gorgeously illustrated celebration of the White House's 200th anniversary, a celebration chock-full of pictures of that Arkansas couple some of us love to love and others love to hate. Like Jackie Kennedy's TV tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Clinton's book describes recent refurbishment projects. The volume supplies behind-the-scenes photos of the First Family and the White House staff. It also includes pictures of the wide range of events--state visits by foreign dignitaries, art exhibitions and musical performances, award ceremonies, substantive conferences, and public events such as the annual Easter Egg Roll, holiday celebrations, and millennium ceremonies--that take place there. The final 90 pages record "Recipes from the White House Kitchen," from herbed tomato frittata to a powerful eggnog. There's plenty of useful information here, including a detailed description of a state visit by Czech Republic president Vaclav Havel, which runs from planning through arrival and meetings to dinner and dancing. Modestly priced for its size, the volume includes a brief introduction by historian Carl Sferrazza Anthony and a foreword by J. Carter Brown, treasurer of the White House Historical Association (which will receive all author proceeds; the publisher will donate a portion of its profits to the National Park Foundation). Appropriate for all libraries, but likely to be vandalized where particularly rabid "Foes of Bill" dominate. Mary Carroll
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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161 of 184 people found the following review helpful
By C. J. Allen
Format:Hardcover
Mrs. Clinton and her staff have complied the most beautiful book ever regarding the social events at The White House! The pictures and copies of menus are marvelous! This is a must for anyone interested in what goes on to prepare for some of the most important events hosted by the White House and First Family! Unfortunately, it is not logistically possible for all of America to be invited to a White House event...but here we get to see exactly what it looks like! This beautifully illustrated piece has captured the grace and elegance of The White House. For a two hundred year old house...it never looked better! :-) Thanks to Mrs. Clinton and the entire White House staff for letting us see your world! What an exciting life it must be!
53 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Hillary Clinton (with the help of many others) has assembled a beautiful and fascinating account of entertainment inside the White House. You get a birds eye view of the preparations for a state dinner and for Christmas. This book makes it almost seem like you are there. That sales benefit the trsut that supports White House preservation and development is an added bonus.
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Piske
Format:Hardcover
This is the ultimate book for those interested in the lifestyles of the rich and powerful, but who can't afford a personal tour of the White House. Here you get a detailed photo tour of the most important house in the world, and what it takes to host events of world-influencing magnitude. No detail is spared in this marvelous peek inside the private life of the first family.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book!
Beautiful keepsake book--a piece of history! More than 350 photographs, menus and invitations from state dinners, and recipes used in White House kitchens. Read more
Published on January 9, 2011 by PMacLady
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Invitation to the White House....
We purchased this book for our family, as we are planning a holiday to Washington and the White house. Read more
Published on October 17, 2010 by Army_Mum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Contemporary First Lady
I have a collection of Congressional Cookbooks and "White House" Cookbooks and such by former White House Chef's. Read more
Published on January 12, 2007 by Susan C. Parks
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book, but NOT a cookbook
Beautiful illustrations of the White House, there's no doubt about that. But if your looking for fancy recipes, this is not the book. Read more
Published on May 11, 2005 by Carolina B. Petersen
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, Not Great
I bought my copy cheap from one of Amazon's excellent network sources. I consider myself pretty neutral on Bill and Hillary, but this truly is a shameless advertisement for the... Read more
Published on December 9, 2003 by J Keistler
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Photos (Except for the Cover)
This book has some delightful photographs of various White House rooms, furniture, and memorabilia. The text is fairly limited and the photos of the author are (thankfully) kept... Read more
Published on May 12, 2003 by Hoppy Doppelrocket
5.0 out of 5 stars
History comes alive in the Peoples' House
I actually purchased this book in Washington, D.C., while there for a conference. One of the great First Ladies of the twentieth century provides fascinating glimpses into the... Read more
Published on April 20, 2003 by Mark Buckley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good pictoral
First off, let me tell you that I loathe Hillary Clinton. I actually bought this book for my Clinton-loving grandmother for Christmas. Read more
Published on August 22, 2001 by Dee Jay
4.0 out of 5 stars
"An Invitation..." helps augment the White House Tour
If you have been one of the 6000 people a day to traipse through the several rooms of the East Wing open to the public, you probably didn't have a completely satisfactory... Read more
Published on August 8, 2001 by Butch Leitz
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Coffee Table Book
I liked looking at the pictures and some of the history was fascinating, but its not a book you would read cover to cover. Just fun to look at now and then.
Published on August 5, 2001 by Teri Valdez
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