The astronaut wives club : a true story
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New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2013.
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First edition.
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xvi, 271 pages, 16 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2013.
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First edition.
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English
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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 with Jackie Kennedy, appeared on the cover of Life magazine, and quickly grew into fashion icons. Annie Glenn, with her picture-perfect marriage, was the envy of the other wives; JFK made it clear that platinum-blond Rene Carpenter was his favorite; and licensed pilot Trudy Cooper arrived with a secret that needed to stay hidden from NASA. Together with the other wives they formed the Astronaut Wives Club, providing one another with support and friendship, coffee and cocktails. Many bought houses next door to one another, helping to raise each other's children by day, while going to glam parties at night as the country raced to land a man on the Moon. As their celebrity rose -- and as divorce and tragedy began to touch their lives -- the wives continued to rally together, forming bonds that would withstand the test of time, and they have stayed friends for over half a century.
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"Bestselling author Lily Koppel reveals for the first time the stories and secrets of America's unsung heroes-the wives of our original astronauts"--,Provided by publisher.

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Koppel, L. (2013). The astronaut wives club: a true story (First edition.). Grand Central Publishing.

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Koppel, Lily. 2013. The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story. Grand Central Publishing.

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Koppel, Lily. The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story Grand Central Publishing, 2013.

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Koppel, Lily. The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story First edition., Grand Central Publishing, 2013.

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