Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter by Randy L. Schmidt (2010) 351 pages
Karen Carpenter, the lead singer and drummer of the musical group
The Carpenters, is the subject of this long-researched biography by Randy L. Schmidt. Karen's beloved brother Richard led and arranged the music for the popular group, but
The Carpenters were best known for Karen's amazing voice. Her death at age 32, due to heart failure brought on by anorexia, stunned the musical world in 1983. Schmidt gives a detailed look at Karen's life and music, including family relationships. Her mother's obvious preference for Richard is much-noted, as are the concerns friends have with the man that Karen marries after a whirlwind romance. Anorexia becomes a much-discussed topic as well.
Numerous friends and colleagues in the music business contributed memories of Karen. A forward by Dionne Warwick, a discography list, a list of television appearances, notes, bibliography and a thorough index all add to a more complete picture of Karen's life.
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