The Astronaut Wives Club
The Astronaut Wives Club
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel chronicles the experiences of the wives of America's astronauts during the space race. It delves into their supportive roles, public scrutiny, and personal challenges, highlighting their resilience and camaraderie through a transformative period in American history.
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The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel offers an engaging glimpse into the lives of the women behind NASA's space missions. Praised for its compelling narrative and detailed historical context, the book humanizes the often overshadowed wives. However, some critics argue that its extensive storytelling can be fragmented at times, affecting overall readability.
Who Should Read The Astronaut Wives Club?
Readers who enjoy historical non-fiction with a human touch, particularly fans of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly or The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, will find The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel captivating. This book delves into the personal lives and struggles of the wives of America's astronauts during the space race era.
30,841 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel explores the real-life stories of the wives of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronauts, whose lives were thrust into the spotlight during America's space race.
The book inspired a television miniseries of the same name, which aired on ABC in 2015, dramatizing the lives and challenges faced by these women.
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Author Lily Koppel drew from a combination of interviews, archive materials, and firsthand accounts to provide a personal and vivid portrayal of the astronaut wives' experiences during a transformative era in American history.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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