Who Could Ever Compete With The Moon? The True Stories Of The Astronaut Wives Club

Expectation VS Reality

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At the time, being the wife of any man in service – be it military, naval, or otherwise – was a big responsibility. You had to behave in a certain way, hold yourself well and not cause a scene. Embarrassing yourself meant embarrassing your husband, and that was a big no-no. It was an even bigger no-no when your husband was an astronaut and the media were watching your every move.

Every minor thing could be speculated upon, from friendly conversations with other men to details about your private life dating way back to before you were even married. Some of the wives dealt better than others.