The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel

The Astronaut Wives Club

Lily Koppel

272 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction biography history informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. They had tea w...

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emotional 47%
inspiring 39%
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