#154519 in eBooks 2010-05-17 2010-05-17File Name: B004D4Y1OA
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Decent read but not in depthBy Tara PiesI found this book to be pretty shallow. I really wish that there was more substance and that we could learn more about Karen and her feelings. I dont know that it was the authors fault in that the Carpenter family was very tight knit and closed mouthed. There were some interesting facts and I did not get bored reading it. but I thought there was a lot more to the story then was told. I wasnt ever a Carpenter fan but have gained respect for the siblings talent and tenacity through this book. Its a shame they didnt know much about Anorexia at the time because it is so sad that Karen had such an untimely death. It sounds like she was a wonderful. talented. funny individual with lots of personality that the world never saw.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gone Too Soon. . .By KiwesThis was such a tragic story! I knew this going in. but it just makes you wonder had the people back in the late 70s early 80s knew more about anorexia. would Karen Carpenter still be alive today? My guess is that. yes. she most likely would have been.Like so many musicians who have fallen way too soon. Karen had a lot of self issues which resulted in her untimely demise. I would also point out that. once again. parents play such an important role in who we grow up to be--especially the mothers role. Of course. both parents are important. but when you have a mother who thinks more of one child over the other. the child less favored is bound to have problems. as was the case with Karen.I found it interesting that at the very beginning of this book. the first words out of Karens mothers mouth were. "I didnt kill my daughter!" Hmm. that statement begs the question. were we feeling a bit guilty by our actions? Agnes Carpenter was too overprotective of her children. I liked some of the Carpenters music. but I was never a huge fan--just didnt suit my tastes. but I have always been intrigued by Karens story. and what a tragic sad story indeed.I gave this book three stars because. to me. I felt the book was drawn too much from articles and past interviews. Sure. there were some people willing to speak to Randy about Karens story. but it was so one-dimensional to me. I know Karen couldnt speak for herself. but I thought the Carpenter family should have been more forthcoming in this story to help other families dealing with similar issues. But that wasnt the case. This is a good read. nonetheless. but wish it had more spice by having Richard speak out instead of deciding to remain silent. This book could have been truly great. had he given his blessing on it. but he chose not to.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An interesting personal story of Karen Carpenter but also a good behind the scenes account of music and show business ...By CustomerQuite interesting. An interesting personal story of Karen Carpenter but also a good behind the scenes account of music and show business at that time. Its sad we lost her at such a young age. Her beautiful voice was truly a gift like none other. Well written. highly recommend.
