The Voice Book: Caring For, Protecting, and Improving Your Voice can save careers, one voice at a time, through scientifically proven methods that teach people how to protect and improve one of their most valuable assets—their speaking voice.

Kate DeVore and Starr Cookman are a new breed of speech pathologist. Trained as vocal performers and educated by voice scientists, they provide simple explanations of vocal anatomy, up-to-date instruction for injury prevention, and easy-to-follow vocal-strengthening exercises. Illustrations, photographs, text boxes, FAQs, and a CD make The Voice Book the first vocal self-help book of its kind and a must-read for anyone who wants a dependable, strong, and engaging voice. Become a Voice Book Fan on FaceBook.

Praise for The Voice Book

"This book is very friendly to the reader. It retains a youthful and playful approach, but the guiding element is experience and love of clients."
-- Ingo R. Titze, Director, National Center for Voice and Speech

"Excellent, well written, practical, and informative."
-- Bonnie Raphael, Professor of Dramatic Art, University of North Carolina

"Truly one of the most comprehensive and accessible books...dealing with vocal health. Kate and Starr...synthesize art and science, combining therapeutic and performance techniques."
-- Joan Lader, Voice Therapist/Teacher