Koppel, Lily.

The astronaut wives club : a true story Lily Koppel. - First edition. - New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2013. - xvi, 272 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

"As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Together with the other wives they formed the Astronaut Wives Club, meeting regularly to provide support and friendship. This tells the real story of the women who stood beside some of the biggest heroes in American history"--

9781455503254

2012045976


Astronauts' spouses--Texas--Houston--Biography.
Women--Social life and customs--Texas--Houston--20th century.
Astronautics--History.--United States

TL789.85.A1 / K67 2013

629.450092/655097641411