Readers of From the Corner of the Oval: A Memoir seeking engagement for all reading groups can gain further insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions.

In 2012, Beck Dorey-Stein was looking for a job in DC. She found a post on Craigslist that landed her a job as one of the stenographers in the Oval Office of Barack Obama. Six years later, she writes about her story in her book From the Corner of the Oval: One Woman’s True Story of Her Accidental Career in the Obama White House. This memoir is a behind-the-scenes look inside the White House during the Obama administration. Told through the eyes of a young staff, Dorey-Stein shares how she learned the ropes, fell in love and eventually found her place in the world.

In this comprehensive look into From the Corner of the Oval: A Memoir, you'll be equipped to prepare with the following:

• Discussion aid which includes a wealth of prompts and information


• Overall plot synopsis and author biography


• Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination


• Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions

And much more!

Note to readers: This is a companion guide based on From the Corner of the Oval: A Memoir. This is meant to enhance and aid your reading experience, not to replace it. We strongly encourage you to purchase the original book before purchasing this unofficial companion guide.