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Lily Koppel
Author
Description
"As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. They had tea with Jackie Kennedy, appeared on the cover of Life magazine, and quickly grew into fashion icons. Annie Glenn, with her picture-perfect marriage, was the envy of the other wives; platinum-blonde Rene Carpenter...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
A "New York Times" journalist discovers a discarded old diary--a find that introduces her to an extraordinary woman--Florence Wolfson--and a glamorous, forgotten time. Evocative and entrancing, "The Red Leather Diary" recreates the romance and glitter of 1930s New York. Photos throughout.
