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.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR

To stay in the safety of the boat and wait out the storm or step into the water and experience a miracle...?
To hide in the shadow and let others walk all over you or step into the light and defend your cause...?
To succumb to threats and bullying ... or to rise up and say 'No'?

It's the norm.  People are being taken advantage of at the work place, boardroom, bedroom, schoolroom - just about in every segment of society.  The social system is such; the strong preying on the weak.

It's tough being the under-dog.
You'll find no sympathy or justice.  People like to stand on the side of the winner and hardly the loser.  The under-dog suffers alone and fend for himself.

Sometimes he even has to concede defeat and accepts the punishment while the guilty parties revel in their accomplishment.

At other times, he needs to disassociate himself from so called friends who are bent on hurting him. Surround himself with people who truly care and love him.
Whoever says that's going to be easy is just pulling his leg. 
Travel the road less travelled:  he has to realise he deserves more than the way he is being treated..



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