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The I Index

Mary Roach,
The New York Times Book Review
... exemplary.
Priscilla Kipp,
Bookpage
[Colapinto] diligently delivers his newfound knowledge and hard-earned perspective, aided by an exhaustive lineup of scholars, scientists, historians, physicians and voice artists. From Cicero to rock stars to demagogues to opera divas to newborns, Colapinto learns, enlightens and entertains.
Joan Curbow,
Booklist
... heavily researched.

Kirkus
An expert popular science account of human speech.

Publishers Weekly
Colapinto explains fundamental aspects of the human voice, including the physiology that makes human speech possible (e.g., neural circuitry and the organs involved); how tone, pitch, and accent can have social relevance for men and women.