The Astronaut Wives Club

Release on 2013-06-06 | by Lily Koppel

Sexy and sophisticated, rich in melodrama, and set against the uniquely atmospheric backdrop of the Space Age, THE ASTRONAUTS' WIVES CLUB tells the real story behind some of the biggest heroes in American history, chronicling their romantic ...

Author: Lily Koppel
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9780755362615
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Page: 224
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The Astronaut Wives Club

As American astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from shy military spouses to American royalty: having tea with Jackie Kennedy, attending high society galas, and being featured on the cover of Life magazine. They quickly grew into fashion icons, donning sherbet-swirled Pucci dresses and lacquering their hair into extravagant rocket styles (to match their husbands' spaceships). Annie Glenn was the envy of the other wives, with her many magazine features; platinum-blonde bombshell Rene Carpenter was proclaimed JFK's favourite; homely Betty Grissom worried her husband was having affairs; Louise Shepard just wanted to be left alone to her card games; and licensed pilot Trudy Cooper arrived on base with a dirty secret. Together they rallied to form the Astronaut Wives Club, which has now turned into over 40 years of enduring friendship. Sexy and sophisticated, rich in melodrama, and set against the uniquely atmospheric backdrop of the Space Age, THE ASTRONAUTS' WIVES CLUB tells the real story behind some of the biggest heroes in American history, chronicling their romantic, domestic, and public dramas during the Mad Men era.

Language: en
Pages: 224

The Astronaut Wives Club

Authors: Lily Koppel

Categories: Biography & Autobiography

Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-06-06 - Publisher: Hachette UK

Language: en
Pages:

The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel (Trivia-On-Books)

Authors: Trivion Books

Categories: Study Aids

Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-09-09 - Publisher:

Trivia-on-Book: The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself

Language: en
Pages:

The Astronaut Wives Club: by Lily Koppel | Conversation Starters: A True Story

Authors: dailyBooks

Categories: Study Aids

Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-09-06 - Publisher:

The Astronaut Wives Club: by Lily Koppel | Conversation Starters A Brief Look Inside: The Astronaut Wives Club, Lily Koppel's latest nonfiction book, tells the stories of the wives of the astronauts who were part of the space program during the space race of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. History

Language: en
Pages: 272

Wife, Inc.

Authors: Suzanne Leonard

Categories: Social Science

Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-05-01 - Publisher: NYU Press

A fascinating look at the changing role of wives in modern America After a half century of battling for gender equality, women have been freed from the necessity of securing a husband for economic stability, sexual fulfillment, or procreation. Marriage is a choice, and increasingly women (and men) are opting

Language: en
Pages: 410

Women in Space - Following Valentina

Authors: Shayler David, David J. Shayler, Ian A. Moule, Ian A.. Moule

Categories: Science

Type: BOOK - Published: 2005-04-06 - Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Until now, the achievements of women in space have been neglected in the space enthusiast book market. Dave Shayler presents a story of the four decades of female space exploration and provides a direct comparison between the training and participation by women in the Western and Soviet/Russian space programmes.