What did you think of the cover of "They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself" by Monica Omorodion Swaida?

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Re: What did you think of the cover of "They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself" by Monica Omorodion Swaida?

Post by Neha Panikar »

I am more attracted by the title than the visuals on the cover of this book. At first glance, without reading, it doesn't seem like a memoir;rather I saw it as a self-help book that will help you win, gain confidence, etc. For me, the title doesn't relate to the visuals so I wish it was different. If it was just for the visuals, I probably wouldn't pick up this book as easy as I would after reading the title.
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Personally, I find the book cover unappealing and not engaging enough to attract readers. At first glance, it made me think the book might be boring. Adding a bit more creativity could make the cover more inviting.
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It’s OK. The picture of the author didn’t tempt me to read the book. By looking at the cover the reader doesn’t get any indication of what the book contains,
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Post by Gabriela Contreras Gonzalez »

I would not have picked this book in a bookstore because of the cover. I think it is confusing. Pictures in general, do not make me feel atracted to a book, even if they are autobiographical. With this one, I have two problems:
1. The pose is confusing and awkard. Is it meant to signify triumph?
2. The title highlights certain words that are not really connected, they do not share a special message.
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Embarking on Monica Omorodion Swaida's memoir, They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself, feels like joining a fearless journey across continents and cultures. Her candid storytelling not only unveils the resilience required to navigate new worlds but also challenges readers to confront their own preconceptions and embrace a more inclusive worldview.
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I don't think the cover is eye-catching enough to draw my attention to it. The title is a bit intriguing, but the cover overall wouldn't have piqued my interest to grab the book.
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I would not choose this book based on the cover. The colors are too stern and forbidding. The black background says "stay out." As for the lady's pose, she is lovely, and her outfit is elegant. But, what does her picture have to do with the message in the title? She looks ready for an evening out, but that's all the image conveys to me.
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Charles Benson wrote: 09 Mar 2025, 16:04 Embarking on Monica Omorodion Swaida's memoir, They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself, feels like joining a fearless journey across continents and cultures. Her candid storytelling not only unveils the resilience required to navigate new worlds but also challenges readers to confront their own preconceptions and embrace a more inclusive worldview.
But, what do you think about the cover of the book?
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I think the book cover is dull and will not hold readers curiosity to read the book. A better creative cover would be more appealing.
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The way the author raised her hands and pinpointed the strong words from the book title with red color shows that there is a message she is trying to pass through. The moment I set my eyes on the book cover I knew it was going to be inspiring
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With the author's picture on the cover, it makes it seem like the book's about him.
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Since it’s a memoir, I think having a photo of the author on the cover just makes sense. Her bold and confident body language speaks to her personality and life philosophy. But her wearing a dark dress set against a dark background lessens the visual impact. Highlighting love, thinking, and yourself in red is also an odd choice.
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Post by Naghma Qureshi »

First look at the cover made me instantly feel as if it will be a boring read. Although, I find the title not so bad. It can be a great title if coupled with apt background, font, colors, and an image on the cover. The title suggests that there must be something inspirational to teach in the book. But the image of the author seems like a person trying to sell their personal development programs, and the text color does not look friendly either. Instead, I think a white background with black and yellow colored large fonts could have made a better impression with or without a symbolic image.
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Post by Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine »

I did not like the cover, and honestly it took me a while to pick this book because the cover was throwing me off. It is not creative at all. Especially that pose; which has been repeated by so many others for years.
But as the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. I am glad I read it.
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Post by Justin Christensen »

Very interesting cover, it promotes the author and implies that the book will include wisdom they have learned from their own life. I feel like the author's stance on the cover evokes freedom and joy, and again implies that the message of the book will help readers attain the same.
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