What do you think about the Title?

Maria-Goretti Amarachi Okechi - Catherine · 02 Jan 2019, 09:39

I think the title of the book depicts exactly the contents of the book. The author was just plain in choosing the title and I commend him for that. The title is captivating and it makes me feel eager to read the book.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 02 Jan 2019, 09:41

I found the title to be effective and well thought out. It is hard enough to develop ways to fight a disease and e en harder to get people to see your ideas in a book. The title effectively draws the needed interest and attention to get the authors views heard (or in this case, read).

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 02 Jan 2019, 11:00

I actually felt it was positive to title the book as winning until I saw your post. Seeing how cancer has cost millions of lives and is still being the reason for lots of deaths, I can see how it would be inconsiderate and repulsive to name the book that way.

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 02 Jan 2019, 11:09

Fuzaila wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 11:00 I actually felt it was positive to title the book as winning until I saw your post. Seeing how cancer has cost millions of lives and is still being the reason for lots of deaths, I can see how it would be inconsiderate and repulsive to name the book that way.

Thank you very much for this insight! I put the question out there because at first it made me uncomfortable since I just lost a dear one to it. Glad to know that someone out there sees and respects my perspective, though I am open to see it as the others claim how positive it it. Really appreciate your thoughts!

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 02 Jan 2019, 11:17

briellejee wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 11:09
Fuzaila wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 11:00 I actually felt it was positive to title the book as winning until I saw your post. Seeing how cancer has cost millions of lives and is still being the reason for lots of deaths, I can see how it would be inconsiderate and repulsive to name the book that way.
Thank you very much for this insight! I put the question out there because at first it made me uncomfortable since I just lost a dear one to it. Glad to know that someone out there sees and respects my perspective, though I am open to see it as the others claim how positive it it. Really appreciate your thoughts!

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. It is never endearing to see positivity around something that has had a negative and sad impact on your life. I'm glad you can see other's perspective though, because for most cancer patients, just the encouragement and hope from seeing such a title would do much good

I wish other's could see your side too. There's nothing 'winning' about cancer for somebody who's lost a loved one because of it.

Sahar Majid · Post by **Sahar Majid** » 02 Jan 2019, 13:20

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?

The book's title seemed quite positive to me, and therefore, appealing. It sounded so confident that I hoped that it would provide a surefire way to cure cancer, but that, of course, is impractical and I can understand why it would put someone who has had painful experiences with it off.

Manali_DC · Post by **Manali_DC** » 02 Jan 2019, 13:37

I feel that the title is a little impractical. It seems to suggest that there are a set of rules or ideas by which you can "win" this. However, it is also positive sounding, and for a book with Cancer as the subject matter, being positive is important.

NotJose · Post by **NotJose** » 02 Jan 2019, 13:46

I think the title is very attractive. I haven't read it but the title makes me think it's a motivational or inspirational book. I'll definitely add it to my reading list.

TALIA ONYANGO · Post by **TALIA ONYANGO** » 02 Jan 2019, 14:12

I loved the strength of the book's title. I admit its quite inspirational. All is not lost after cancer attack.

praisecrown8 · Post by **praisecrown8** » 02 Jan 2019, 14:43

The title looks very captivating for the readers

Cecilia_L · Post by **Cecilia_L** » 02 Jan 2019, 14:45

While I understand your sentiments about the title, it appeals to me, because I think it offers hope.

Louanne Piccolo · Post by **Louanne Piccolo** » 02 Jan 2019, 17:49

I see your point of view - the title does seem a bit presumptuous. I'm sure it was chosen to correspond to what people will type into search engines more than anything else though.

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 02 Jan 2019, 17:49

Cecilia_L wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 14:45 While I understand your sentiments about the title, it appeals to me, because I think it offers hope.

If it offers hope to others, then it is a good title. Thank you for saying so!

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 02 Jan 2019, 17:51

Louanne Piccolo wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 17:49 I see your point of view - the title does seem a bit presumptuous. I'm sure it was chosen to correspond to what people will type into search engines more than anything else though.

Aha! This sounds reasonable though. I didn't thought about it that way. I'm glad you said this because it makes sense, even it is a bit presumptuous. Thanks for this input!

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 02 Jan 2019, 18:43

Manali_DC wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 13:37 I feel that the title is a little impractical. It seems to suggest that there are a set of rules or ideas by which you can "win" this. However, it is also positive sounding, and for a book with Cancer as the subject matter, being positive is important.

I agree that anything that has cancer as a subject should be positive!