ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

For their generosity in discussing the work of a speech therapist, I thank Hillary Bogert, Karen Louick, and Heidi Volosov.

For her gracious response to disruptive (even when amusing) questions, I am indebted to Kera Bolonik. For the plunder of her vocation, I owe Janet Gibbs. For her wise and graceful editing, Kate Medina. For pushing me that much harder, Courtney Hodell and Christopher Potter. For reading between the lines, Gila Sand. For her own art, and more, Joyce Ravid. For her patience, Danielle Posen.

For her friendship and support since the beginning, Amanda Urban.

For as long as we both shall live, Colin Harrison.