{"title":"Lily Koppel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eLily Koppel\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for her captivating storytelling in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003ebiography and memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lily has an impressive ability to weave intricate narratives that bring historical figures and eras to life, making her books an enriching addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps most famed for \u003cem\u003eThe Astronaut Wives Club\u003c\/em\u003e, Koppel delves into the captivating lives of the women behind America's space pioneers. This work not only highlights the personal sacrifices and triumphs of these extraordinary wives during the space race but also opens a window into a transformative period in American history. Her engaging prose ensures that readers are both informed and entranced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLily Koppel skilfully combines thorough research with a compelling narrative style, making her books essential reads for anyone interested in personal stories that illuminate wider historical contexts. Dive into this collection to explore stories that are as enlightening as they are enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-astronaut-wives-club-by-lily-koppel-9780755362622","title":"The Astronaut Wives Club","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs American astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from shy military spouses to American royalty: having tea with Jackie Kennedy, attending high society galas, and being featured on the cover of \u003cem\u003eLife\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. They quickly grew into fashion icons, donning sherbet-swirled Pucci dresses and lacquering their hair into extravagant rocket styles (to match their husbands' spaceships).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnie Glenn was the envy of the other wives, with her many magazine features; platinum-blonde bombshell Rene Carpenter was proclaimed JFK's favourite; homely Betty Grissom worried her husband was having affairs; Louise Shepard just wanted to be left alone to her card games; and licensed pilot Trudy Cooper arrived on base with a dirty secret. Together they rallied to form the Astronaut Wives Club, which has now turned into over 40 years of enduring friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSexy and sophisticated, rich in melodrama, and set against the uniquely atmospheric backdrop of the Space Race, \u003cem\u003eThe Astronaut Wives Club\u003c\/em\u003e tells the real story behind some of the biggest heroes in American history, chronicling their romantic, domestic, and public dramas during the Mad Men era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845954293996,"sku":"9780755362622","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3e97371eaa2692ac7f10918f6a2ee674.jpg?v=1758964336"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lily-koppel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}