A review by:

Mr. Chan Bing Fai

Former school teacher, Headmaster and educational technologist

Lynn Wong's latest book is SMILE though your heart is ACHING. This is a much awaited book, a worthy sequel to her first book "As Time Goes By" published five years ago. Both her books are generally about life and living. They are not autobiographies.

Her first book is centred more on childhood memories and growing up pains based more on events, observations and her responses and reactions to them, with the innocence of a child. Her latest book, however, is about the adult world with its ups and downs.

It is also about fighting corporate battles.

The words she has chosen carry her thoughts succinctly. They are warm and friendly without being pretentious. The topics included in both her books cover a broad spectrum of subjects and events. Some are more hilarious and many are focused on a more serious note.

Her approach to life is spontaneous, governed by prudence and common sense. It appears lighthearted and easy. Being a keen observer, even trifles, will not escape her scrutiny. Her response to these is largely based on common sense and knowledge; laced with wisdom.

Her thoughts flow through smoothly from one idea to another and the transition is gentle, methodical, tidy and logical. Lynn's philosophy appears simple and yet very profound and thoughtful; gracious and tinged with a lot of human skills and understanding.

Her books are very personal and subjective; unique, highly perceptive, intimate and reflective. I have enjoyed reading both her books and excitedly look forward to her next one which I hope will not take too long to come to fruition.

Her artist -illustrator- is equally talented in bringing out the many encounters and experiences of the author through her drawings; depicting expressions, moods and emotions subtly and with precision. Congratulations to both of you for complementing each other perfectly!

The typography and layout is attractive and designed for easy reading. The book is available in major bookstores.

It is priced at RM27.90.

Monday, September 6, 2010

From the chapter on "Hard As Lightning, Soft As Candle Light.." by Lynn Wong

This could even be your story....

She has that commanding air about her. 
Few words are necessary to convey a message. 
One is abruptly dismissed with a slight brush of her hand. 
Her pursed lips and slant eyes shooting daggers speak volume. 
My friend, she suffers no fool! 
Cross the line and she will stare you into submission.

She would be tough opposition to face, for sure. 
One wouldn’t wish to be at the other end, crossing swords. 
I suspect one would rather be sitting behind the computer - making love!
And certainly not a person one would forget in a hurry. 
Underneath the strict, stern and stubborn demeanor lies a heart that reaches out 
with caring, compassion, kindness and warmth. 
And a generosity that knows no boundary. 
Hers is a stubborn love that refuses to go away.

She is a woman of substance - of contradiction.
In being the organized, controlled, unruffled, detailed, meticulous, prim and 
proper person that she is, in contrast she is also spunky, spicy, sensual, 
and sophisticated; frivolous, and fiercely faithful. 

Dare I venture to describe her, hard as lightning, soft as candle light.



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