An intimate profile of one of the most popular American singers of the
20th century, this first full-length biography of Karen Carpenter
details every aspect of her life, from her modest Connecticut upbringing
and her rise to stardom in southern California to the real story of her
tragic, untimely death. This illuminating depiction of a 1970s icon
covers her time as lead singer of the Carpenters—the top-selling
American musical act of the decade—and provides insight into their
string of 16 consecutive top-20 hits, including "Close to You," "We've
Only Just Begun," "Top of the World," and "Superstar," as well as a
critical review of her aborted solo career. A behind-the-scenes
look into the life of a superstar, from the prolific recordings and the
relentless touring to the awards, fame, and fortune, this history also
chronicles her struggle with anorexia nervosa and gives important new
details from her autopsy that shed new light on her death at age 32.
Groups such as Sonic Youth and the Corrs and artists including k. d.
lang and Madonna have cited Karen Carpenter among their major
influences, and this definitive biography, based on exclusive interviews
with nearly 100 of her friends and associates, is a testament to her
brief yet remarkable life.
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