Selecting the Mercury Seven: The Search for America's First Astronauts (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
From the reviews:“The author chronicles the testing/selection process of the candidates and includes brief biographies of the finalists. … The book presents more extensive biographies of the entire careers of the Mercury Seven astronauts along with photographs of historical importance. Summing Up: Recommended. Undergraduate students and general readers.” (J. Z. Kiss, Choice, Vol. 49 (6), February, 2012)