"This book brings back so many lovely and amusing memories of a sadly missed friend.
How is it that someone whose stardom lasted just a dozen years, and who might have given it all up in a heartbeat, is still so beloved and still fascinates more than three decades after her untimely death?.
Many remember the velvety voice that helped the Carpenters sell 100 million records, but not everyone knows that beyond the gifted singer was also a love-starved romantic, conflicted sister, obedient daughter, unpredictable jester, modest millionaire, optimistic dreamer, wannabe mother, emotional wreck, generous friend, and Melancholy clown.
In fact, when you consider the online presence, documentaries, tributes and other projects, you might even say that an unofficial Carpenters revival has been brewing for years.
Samberg\'s book is a worthy tribute to her everlasting legacy as one of the great vocalists of all time." -Neil Sedaka The popularity of the Carpenters-Karen in particular-has never really waned.
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I had the pleasure of opening for the Carpenters in 1975, but it was more exciting that they recorded several of my songs, particularly \'Solitaire, \' which featured a breathtaking Karen vocal accompanied by Richard\'s magnificent orchestration.
Love and thanks for the fun and the magic of her musical soul." -Petula Clark "An insightful look at the life of Karen Carpenter, a singing hero of mine.
Joel has been thorough in his research, and his love and respect for Karen shine through.
She was unique and irreplaceable in so many ways. "This book brings back so many lovely and amusing memories of a sadly missed friend
