Randy L. Schmidt

Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter

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ISBN 13:: 9781569768181
author:: Randy L. Schmidt
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Chicago Review Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 351
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15 x 2.2 cm
Genre:: Biography, Women,
Condition:: New
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Karen Carpenter: A Life of Struggle and Stardom Karen Carpenter was a girl from a modest upbringing who became a Southern California superstar. As the instantly recognizable lead singer of the Carpenters, she delivered love songs that defined a generation. This intimate biography reveals the heartbreaking struggles she faced with her family, her love of playing drums, and her quest for solo stardom. It also sheds light on her struggles with anorexia nervosa and the other factors that contributed to her decline. Through exclusive interviews with her innermost circle of friends and nearly 100 others, including childhood friends and professional associates, this book provides a moving and detailed account of Karen Carpenter's life. It is a nuanced exploration of a complex and fascinating individual, one who was both a beloved entertainer and a deeply troubled person.

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