While America’s Mercury Seven explored the great unknown, their wives waded their way through overnight celebrity status and tried to get accustomed to questioning the strength of their marriage while they feared for the safety of their husbands.  To cope, they formed the Astronaut Wives Club to provide support and friendship.  Author Lily Koppel unveils the true story of America’s unsung heroines and their friendships in The Astronaut Wives Club.

Lily Koppel is a bestselling author who has also written for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine,Huffington Post, and Glamour.