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.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

LOVE LETTERS ...



  There isn't a single person who doesn't like to receive a love
   letter.
I suspect that not only do we like to receive one, we would also like the chance to write not one but many!


The month of May is as good a month as any to talk of love or better still to fall in love.
The definition of love varies and in whatever way it is explained or   expressed the feeling is the same -  
  it is still  m  a  g  i  c.


Some readers have asked that we write about L O V E -  and not only the kind between lovers but platonic love; between siblings, friends, colleagues and others. 

With this we shall begin a series of writings on this subject of 'Eros', 'Phileo' and 'Agape' - Love expressed with different words and phrases.


Today we write about Mother's (sacrificial) Love which is universal and admittedly not enough is written about this.
So come Sunday 8th May, when we celebrate Mother's Day, lets take this golden opportunity to shower our mothers with our best in gifts that would really WOW her and more importantly in our giving of undivided love, care and attention, well, at least for the day!
Mother is indeed the next best thing to heaven.


Love you Mum.
Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 3:40 PM

2 comments:

EVERAFTER said...

Well said..

May 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Sandy said...

Love You too!!!

May 9, 2011 at 9:29 PM

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