The Astronaut Wives Club tells the story of the wives of the first
astronauts in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions. Being the wife
of an astronaut was not easy. The men were often gone for long periods
of training, many were unfaithful while away, and they had terribly
dangerous jobs. In the meantime, the women were left to take care of
their children and homes, all alone. They also faced tremendous
pressure from NASA to present themselves as wholesome happy housewives.
Due to the stress and common worries, the wives bonded together for
socialization and support.Each of the first missions were detailed as the wives recalled how they felt when their husbands were blasted off into space and, once they got home and became heroes.
Not only is this book a fascinating look into what life was like for astronaut wives, but it's also a look at what American life was like during the decades of the space race. (Geez, everyone chain smoked). I found it fascinating and very readable.
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