The astronaut wives club a true story

"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 ma...

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Main Author: Koppel, Lily
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2013.
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