What do you think about the Title?

Shrutighai · Post by **Shrutighai** » 07 Jan 2019, 03:04

What the author feels and how the reader reads, can be linked through the eyes of " direct words", the interpretation to how one connects instantly . For me , given the sensitivity around which the book is written , the title sounds apt but is too long /verbose.

Could it be -
Killing the killer , cancer !
Winning over THE cancer!
Cancer fails !
See through my eyes, miracle happens!

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 07 Jan 2019, 07:07

Slothfisticated wrote: ↑07 Jan 2019, 02:37 This speaks to me as I am lucky to beat non Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is very inspiring for those who have experienced loss and are going through it themselves. Koodos

Congrats on beating it!

I'm glad that you are inspired by it. Stay healthy!

becsimpson · Post by **becsimpson** » 07 Jan 2019, 10:01

It's a positive title. Obviously cancer is a contentious issue, but everyone wants to win the war on it, so that kind of positive outlook and mentality is something that most people would be able to get behind.

It's not exactly the most original of titles, however.

Best_bibliofile · Post by **Best_bibliofile** » 07 Jan 2019, 18:18

I agree with your view points, and I respect them. However, there have also been many many people who have overcome cancer. So, while cancer is a devastating thing and has taken the lives of many people, a lot of people also do win their personal "war on cancer." However, I think overall we are not winning the war on cancer so I agree with you in that aspect, and it may be providing false hope to some people who read it.

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 07 Jan 2019, 18:54

Shrutighai wrote: ↑07 Jan 2019, 03:04 What the author feels and how the reader reads, can be linked through the eyes of " direct words", the interpretation to how one connects instantly . For me , given the sensitivity around which the book is written , the title sounds apt but is too long /verbose.

Could it be -
Killing the killer , cancer !
Winning over THE cancer!
Cancer fails !
See through my eyes, miracle happens!

I like the alternatives you gave! However, I think with those, some people may not see it as a research book and may not take it seriously. Still, I like them. Thanks for the insight!

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 07 Jan 2019, 18:56

becsimpson wrote: ↑07 Jan 2019, 10:01 It's a positive title. Obviously cancer is a contentious issue, but everyone wants to win the war on it, so that kind of positive outlook and mentality is something that most people would be able to get behind.

It's not exactly the most original of titles, however.

I'm glad that you found it positive! I do agree that it is not an original one. Thanks for sharing an insight!

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 07 Jan 2019, 18:58

EricaWilson wrote: ↑06 Jan 2019, 16:28 I think the title is very effective. It shows that the book is focused on the bigger picture, which is putting an end to cancer once and for all. It is very optimistic and rings of hope.

Great insight! I think it really is for the bigger picture. Thanks!

Shannon_Christine · Post by **Shannon_Christine** » 07 Jan 2019, 19:21

I understand your thoughts on the title, however, I do think that it is a good title. It shows hope that we will find a cure. That something is being done to find a cure and most importantly it give everyone who has cancer a reason to hope!

YaileneV2 · Post by **YaileneV2** » 07 Jan 2019, 21:23

From my point of view, I think the title could be worded a little better to catch readers attention. However, I feel that the author is trying to show the positive aspect and bring that positivity into our lives when this hard situation occurs.

It's inclined towards the cliche types of titles, but it is a positive one that helps you take an insight into what the book might be about.

sbanks147 · Post by **sbanks147** » 07 Jan 2019, 21:34

I like the title, as it is optimistic about beating cancer.

Idospeech+1 · Post by **Idospeech+1** » 07 Jan 2019, 21:37

Any use of “Winning the War on ( fill in the blank) has a negative connotation for me currently. That phrase seems so over used right now that I am immediately skeptical when I hear it.

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 08 Jan 2019, 00:26

Idospeech+1 wrote: ↑07 Jan 2019, 21:37 Any use of “Winning the War on ( fill in the blank) has a negative connotation for me currently. That phrase seems so over used right now that I am immediately skeptical when I hear it.

Glad to see someone who is as skeptical as me on the phrase, especially when the book is only about an alternative and hasn't been proven to be the solution as the title suggests. Thanks for the insight!

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 08 Jan 2019, 00:29

Shannon_Christine wrote: ↑07 Jan 2019, 19:21 I understand your thoughts on the title, however, I do think that it is a good title. It shows hope that we will find a cure. That something is being done to find a cure and most importantly it give everyone who has cancer a reason to hope!

Thanks for respecting my views! Yes, a lot of people says it is all about being hopeful. Thanks for the insight!

Dolor · Post by **Dolor** » 08 Jan 2019, 01:06

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.

I liked these lines from you, and I agree that it should have been "In Trying to Win the War on Cancer". I felt sorry to hear that you lost a "loved one" because of cancer. I feel skeptical about using alternative medicines in treating such a deadly thing like cancer. I am not convinced that cancer patients should use alternative medicines in treating cancer.

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 08 Jan 2019, 01:54

Dolor wrote: ↑08 Jan 2019, 01:06
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.
I liked these lines from you, and I agree that it should have been "In Trying to Win the War on Cancer". I felt sorry to hear that you lost a "loved one" because of cancer. I feel skeptical about using alternative medicines in treating such a deadly thing like cancer. I am not convinced that cancer patients should use alternative medicines in treating cancer.

Thank you for seeing my perspective! I too feel skeptical, but because I think alternative medicines alone cannot treat cancer. Some have been cured by chemo, others with a different method. Others, like the author, claims alternative medicines are the answer based on research. But it is hard to claim one as the sole solution. I do hope they will go hand in hand to treat it once and for all. Thanks for the insight!