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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 Magazine, and quickly grew into fashion icons. Annie Glenn, with her picture-perfect marriage, was the envy of the other wives: JFK made it clear that platinum-blonde Rene Carpenter was his favourite, and licensed pilot Trudy Cooper arrived with a secret that needed to stay hidden from NASA. Together with the other wives they formed the Astronaut Wives Club, providing one another with support and friendship, coffee and cocktails. Many bought houses next door to one another, helping raise each other's children by day, while going to glam parties at night as the country raced toland a man on the moon. As their celebrity rose- and as divorce and tragedy began to touch their lives - the wives continued to rally together, forming bounds that would withstand the test of time. They have stayed friends for over half a century. Trade Paperback Ed 2013. Good reading copy, some staining on the edge of pages.
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