What do you think about the Title?
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What do you think about the Title?
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 therefore see the title as befitting and accurate.
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Maybe I can see this perspective if I stare at it for long enough, but I was also referring to my first reaction when I saw the title. Thank you for your insight though, will bear it in mind!
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I guess false hope is better than nothing. I must say that this actually got me to think twice about my perspective about the title. Thank you for this helpful insight!TuyetMai wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 05:06 The title sure grabs my attention, though I must say I'm a bit skeptical since I haven't read the book yet. While I'm not sure how cancer patients would feel about the title, I know that it's important for any patient to maintain a positive attitude. If the book can give them some hope, even false hope, then I don't think it's such a bad thing.
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As far as sensitivity towards those who have lost loved ones to cancer, I can definitely see how this could rub you the wrong way.
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Thank you for acknowledging my insight on this!melissah30 wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 05:38 As far as sensitivity towards those who have lost loved ones to cancer, I can definitely see how this could rub you the wrong way.
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