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.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

FROM THE GENIUS OF ANN & ALAN CHAI - On the launch of ATGB on September 25, 2010

Hello Sai-yee,

Just thought you might want to know this. I came back from a client meeting in Central London this morning. While waiting at the reception, a guy sitting opposite me was reading a book and I thought I saw a familiar image. 
Quickly I took out my iPhone and take a quick snap.


Then my client approached me and we proceeded to the conference room. 
We finished our discussion just before noon and decided to take a walk 
across the street for some sandwich.

As we walk past the street of houses along Chelsea and turning into a corner shop, my client asked me, “Do you know this gorgeous lady?” I said: 
“Which gorgeous lady?” He duly pointed to the wall:


Just then my iPhone rang, my colleague across the Atlantic in New York 
sent me message with an image of similar nature spotted in Manhattan.


I told my client proudly, “Oh yeah, that’s my sai-yee!” 
Have a nice day! And all the best with the launch!

Cheers,
Alan & Annette