What do you think about the Title?
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Re: What do you think about the Title?
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I think that to those in the early stages of cancer, the title of this book is perfectly fine. However, I agree with the notion that it gives false hope to those in the late stages of cancer. It's almost as if the title is offering them a miracle cure to their terminal disease, and while they probably realize that this book won't offer them a cure, subconsciously I'm sure that they are disappointed.briellejee wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 20:58 I am curious as to what your reaction in seeing the title. As for me, I lost loved ones because of cancer; and seeing the "Winning the War on Cancer" as the title of the book made me not want to read the it since it sounded like it claims that its like a done deal, that we are actually winning it when in truth there is only an alternative that may or may not work.
I appreciate the author's intention of being positive using the word "winning", especially to those who are still battling with it. But for me, who had loved ones that lost to the war, it sounded a bit ridiculous to say "winning". I think it could have been "In Trying to Win the War on Cancer". A little longer but at least a bit practical.
What about your thoughts on the title? Do you think it's fine the way it is? Or do you think it gives a bit of false hope to some, especially in the later stages of cancer?
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I guess you're also right. Just thinking about it, I think my reaction would've been different back when my dad was still alive and battling cancer.Shielasshi_93 wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 22:24 I feel sorry for your loss, however I think the title is encouraging and it somehow gives hope to those who are battling with cancer.
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