Lead Sister: The Story of Karen Carpenter by Lucy O'Brien Hardcover Book

Description: Lead Sister by Lucy O'Brien Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "This may well become the definitive biography of Carpenter.... Pop music fans will appreciate this strong biography." -Library Journal, Starred Review. 40 years after singer Karen Carpenters death, Lucy OBrien reevaluates her life and legacy, honoring her triumphs over her ... Publisher Description "This may well become the definitive biography of Carpenter....Pop music fans will appreciate this strong biography." --Library Journal, Starred ReviewNamed a Financial Times 2023 Best Book of the Year - Pop Music Named one of The Times and The Sunday Times, UK 17 best rock and pop music books of 2023A groundbreaking biography reevaluating the life and legacy of transcendent musician Karen CarpenterAs one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1970s, the Carpenters are celebrated for their melodic pop and unforgettable hits like "Close to You," "Yesterday," and "Top of the World." Though Karen is rightly recognized as one of the greatest singers in popular music, the tragedy of her early death in 1983 at the young age of just thirty-two sometimes overshadows her incredible achievements. She has often been portrayed as a victim, controlled by her family and exploited by the music industry. Forty years after her death, this biography reframes her life and legacy as a pioneering woman with her own vision and agency. With exclusive interviews with friends, musicians, and collaborators, bestselling author Lucy OBrien explores Karens contributions as a singer, drummer, arranger, and producer, and traces the roots of the Carpenters iconic sound. Lead Sister also honors Karens triumphs in the face of her struggle with anorexia, providing contemporary perspectives on eating disorders and mental health. Despite the chronic nature of her illness, Karen Carpenter was, above all, a creative, dedicated, and assured artist whose music delivers an emotional resonance that has transcended generations--and that is how she should be remembered. Author Biography Lucy OBrien is the bestselling author of She Bop: The Definitive History of Women in Popular Music, It Takes Blood And Guts, Dusty: The Classic Biography, and Madonna: Like An Icon. She has contributed to Q, Mojo, NME, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire and is also a TV & radio broadcaster. She co-produced Righteous Babes, the Channel 4 film about women in rock and scripted the BBC Radio 2 series She Bop. She lives in London, and her website is @LucyOBrienTweet. Details ISBN 153818446X ISBN-13 9781538184462 Title Lead Sister Author Lucy OBrien Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 368 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield GE_Item_ID:158604477; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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