The Astronaut Wives Club
by Lily Koppel
Age band: 15+
Looky Rating System: Violence 1/5, Love & Romance 2/5, Mental Health 2/5, Language 1/5, Substance Use 2/5, Fear / Horror 2/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 1/5, Sci-Fi / Futuristic 1/5, Disability & Neurodiversity 0/5.
Description
Discover the true story of the women who stood beside some of the greatest heroes of American space travel in this New York Times bestseller that delivers "a truly great snapshot of the times" (Publishers Weekly) that inspired a limited TV series on ABC! 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.