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I think the title intends to catch the attention of the reader with its shocking undertone. I thought it was a little gross, though, so it is not my favorite title. However, I agree with the author in that people use a lot of excuses not to do things. I have witnessed it in my personal life.
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I immediately deemed this novel as a inspirational guide. The title in itself is inspirational.
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The title tends to give the reader the first impression about a book. In the case of this title, it felt like a self-development book that I'd pick. I know a few people who would actually benefit from this advice.
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It's definitely a title that has an impact. It may upset a few people but I also think it will be a reason for people to pick it out of a lineup. It gets straight to the point of what the book is about. Can't ask more from a book title really
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I quite like it, it's a nice play on words and that gives it a realistic feel to it. It provides some levity to the whole thing, in my opinion. :)
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Initially, I chuckled because the image was entertaining. Almost in the same instant, I acknowledged the truth of the simple, if humorous, advice. We all make our own choices--we all make our own lunches, as it were. If we don't like lunch, it's our own faults. Similarly, if things stink, look to ourselves first.
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I believe it’s been corrected now and it’s quite witty, but at first all I could think was THERE'S A MISPLACED APOSTROPHE IN THE TITLE!
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I enjoy the title, witty gives a chance to show us what the author is really trying to be in this book for fixing up your problems in life.
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the title is very considerable factor while writing a book or article or blog . The title easily denotes the topic's content and how interesting its its . an interesting and engaging title can attract more audience than normal one
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Post by leannegloria »

The title is very practical and everyone will relate to it. It is one way of saying that “if your life sucks, only you have the choice to make it better”. It means that you have the will power to make your life as it stinky as it is or you do something out of your comfort zone and explore to learn better things to make your life less stingy or even better.
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I feel like the title of a book is like a first impression. It can catch your eye, or it can make you not want to even pick up the book to learn more. With a catchy title, something that tells only so much about the idea or the energy of the book, the author can grasp the audience they are trying to reach.
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The title threw me off balance for a moment. It's a very catchy title. Also, the title itself is enough explanation as to reader's expectations.
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The title makes me realize of my failures. If I fail on this side, I must stand and continue to live with hope. For I know one ever live without failures. The title seems interesting that tackles about life.
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The tiltle in itself drew me in to the book. I often feel like a persons worse enemy is themselves, and the only thing stopping them from accomplishing anything they put their mind to, is self doubt. Do not worry yourself about negative outcomes to situations that has not occured yet. Stay positive and believe in yourself to succeed.
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evan1995muniz wrote: 06 Nov 2018, 12:32 The impact it left on me real realism. This book was the most real and down to earth self-help novel I have ever read. It was so impressive. From the title alone, you can tell what kind of book it is and it definitely held that first impression all the way until the end.
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