The Carpenters: The Untold Story : An Authorized Biography

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Richard and Karen Carpenter, who had spent the past four years scoring massive soft-rock hits like “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Superstar,” and “Top of the World,” took the opportunity to vent to Nolan about the uncool, wholesome image that they felt the press had created for the sibling duo. Somehow amid it all they recorded their third album, 1971’s “Carpenters,” known to fans as the tan album and regarded by many as their best. The book appears to be written accurately but I feel some people took some things out of context was the real problem. When Karen dieted, or "overdieted", Bash explains, there was a rush of attention from the family, especially Agnes. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

But the focus is on the music and not as much about personal stuff outside personal stuff that affected the music.Outwardly Karen seemed committed to the idea of therapy, but as evidenced by her daily walking regimen, she was not as committed to making actual changes that would result in real progress. The author of Lennon journeys beyond the limelight to explore the public and private lives of Karen and Richard Carpenter, their rise to international fame, and Karen's struggle with anorexia and her tragic death. Any Carpenters fan would be thrilled with a new exploration of the band, but one in which Richard participates is even more satisfying.

But despite their personal troubles and turmoil, the Carpenters music remained beautiful, enriching, and touching. As fans know, Richard is notoriously very private and usually turns down most offers and has looked down negatively at most biographies, movies, and documentaries about them. The autopsy report listed the cause of death as "emetine cardiotoxicity due to or as a consequence of anorexia nervosa.It s a good resource for Carpenters fans, allowing you to watch the duo s story unfold and see how the duo s legacy has been re-evaluated since Karen s tragic death. This beautifully illustrated definitive biography, with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen photographs, is a must-have for any Carpenters fan. Levitin, John Tobler, Digby Diehl, Ray Coleman, Robert Hilburn, and Lester Bangs provide insight into the music and personalities of the duo who produced such timeless pop music. Karen's anorexia and Richard's addiction are mentioned but music is the focus of the book and not personal demons and such.