In the latest issue of New Yorks Village Voice, there is a book review in the arts section that mentions Karen Carpenter. The book is entitled "Hurting Each Other" and it's by a certain Ms. Mary Gaitskill. Here is your link:
http://www.villagevoice.com/books/0542,bstrong,68970,10.html
http://www.villagevoice.com/books/0542,bstrong,68970,10.html