What do you think about the Title?
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Re: What do you think about the Title?
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I agree wholeheartedly! I do understand that this title may seem overly optimistic, but it is trying to take a firm stance and provide a bit of hope. That is not much different than what the research of the author's father was trying to do. I was very happy while reading the book to learn that the mission was not to replace conventional medicine but to support it and help alleviate some side effects of chemo.anthro wrote: ↑11 Feb 2019, 20:20 In my personal opinion, the strong definitive of "Winning the War on Cancer" makes it more appealing. In general, I am uninterested in reading the type of book that typically falls under this title, but the stong stance immediately piques my interest. I have lost family members to cancer, and I have some family members who have defeated cancer, and to me, it brings more of a positive note when approaching the subject optimistically, instead if "Maybe Winning" or "Trying to Win" you are "Winning".
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It is even one of the things that the US has actually declared war on. Just like the "War on Drugs." Both are long running and entrenched though, sadly.
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I agree with this opinion. Even though fighting cancer isn't easy and, sadly, most people don't make it, people need hope and the title gives them that.
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I do agree with you to a certain extent. When I first saw the title, my immediate reaction was that the title seems like an assumption or maybe it would give a sure way to win the battle against cancer, which of course it's not and can never be! But again at the same time, it could help to remain optimistic especially during such a time where everything around you is filled with negativity!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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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?
I agree with your feelings completely. My late grandmother died because of Cancer and now my last grandmother, who is like my second mother, is diagnosed with it. Having a book with that title would give some people a bit of hope if they didn't know better. So yes I think the title should be altered slightly.
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I think you raise a valid point about the title. It does give false hope, which isn't a good thing-- depending on who you ask. But I also feel that the word 'trying' instils a pessimistic vibe. It brings focus to the energy a person uses. And if a person is already feeling mentally and physically weak, 'trying' rings in the mind very differently compared to a person who is amped up, has plenty of energy to burn, and is willing. When a person has cancer, 'trying' is synonymous with 'straining'... A mentally half-lost battle because they feel discouraged.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?