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The Right to Speak: Working with the Voice

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Call no.
: 808.5 ROD
Author
: Patsy Rodenburg
Contributor
: Nur Farhan Bin Aini
Summary
Practical and inspiring, this book by renowned voice coach Patsy Rodenburg guides readers to use their voices with confidence and expression in any situation. Drawing on her experience training actors, singers, politicians, lawyers, and teachers, Rodenburg shares techniques that empower everyone to speak freely and authentically. The first part explores the human right to speak, addressing barriers to clear and natural communication while developing habits for confident expression. The second part serves as a hands-on workbook with step-by-step exercises on speech, phonetics, dialects, emotional expression, singing, and vocal care. Suitable for both professionals and everyday speakers, the book enhances communication skills in formal and informal settings. This Bloomsbury Revelations edition also reflects on the influence of social media on speech, the value of empathetic listening, scientific insights into voice training, and the ethical and cultural significance of storytelling in today’s interconnected world.