The Astronaut Wives Club (book)
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| Author | Lily Koppel |
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| Subject | Biography, History |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 271 pp. |
| ISBN | 1-4555-0325-8 |
| OCLC | 816563627 |
The Astronaut Wives Club is a 2013 New York Times Bestselling book by the American author Lily Koppel.[1] It was first published on June 11, 2013 through the Hachette Book Group and has provided the basis for the television series of the same name.
Summary
The book centers upon the personal lives of the wives of the Mercury Seven astronauts that went on several manned space flights between May 1961 and May 1963. The women were frequently the focus of public attention and also came into contact with influential people such as Jackie Kennedy. This rise to celebrity would take its toll on these women and they ended turning to each other for solace. As a result they formed the Astronaut Wives Club and met regularly to discuss their daily lives and various issues that only the others would truly understand.[2]
Reception
The Washington Post praised the work commenting that its anecdotes "fill this breezy and entertaining book, which — like the women themselves — takes pleasure in both playing up and defying the stereotypes of the time."[3] Dallas News also praised the work, stating that "Koppel has done an impressive job of research and writing."[4]
References
- ↑ Cowles, Gregory. "Inside the List". New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ Moskowitz, Clara. "Secrets of Astronaut Wives: Q&A With Author Lily Koppel". Space.com. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ Sittenfied, Curtis. "Book review: 'The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story' by Lily Koppel". Washington Post. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ Bennett, Elizabeth. "Book Review: 'The Astronaut Wives Club,' by Lily Koppel". Dallas News. Retrieved 4 July 2015.