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.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Hey Buddy,
 
You think I have forgotten you?  No way!
You're still very much in my mind.
 
I miss you ... especially during lunch time! 
These days I don't care much for eating; a  plain cracker and a cup of coffee is fine.  Not like in those days where we'll travel miles and miles just to have the best fish head noodles, bak-kut-teh, black chicken double boiled soup, siew-yuk-char-siew-kai-fun, Spanish roast pig, German sausages, Penang nasi kandar and what else! 
You promised that no matter how busy you were, you will surely come to take me out for lunch.
Yep... and I must commend you --- not once in the twenty five years we worked together did you ever break your promise.  Thanks Buddy! 
 
I also miss your "Good Morning" calls.  Always on time, every time. 
I have a confession though.  There were occasions when I thought you were rather cheong-hei; so long-winded!  Sorry!
 
Things have changed drastically since you were gone. 
I don't need to go to the office anymore.  New management, new policies, new practices -- IN with the new and OUT with the old.  This is expected.
We talked about it, remember?
Anyway that's over and done with.
 
Life has taken on a new dimension for me.
I'm loving it.
 
How are things with you since you've taken up residence at the New Address?? 
Aren't you glad you decided to 'invest' when I asked you to, huh.
No need to thank me.  It was my greatest pleasure and privilege!
 
You've gone ahead of me. Someday I'll join you; that's a surety!
 
Meanwhile, think I'm required here. Will await instructions from the TOP!
I'm trying to do all I can to make things better for everyone here.  
You left in such a hurry and as the Chinese saying goes, "left behind a whole load of su-chow-see!"
 
Come to me sometime; maybe in a dream.  We need to talk.
But it's not important even if I don't hear from you!  Things have a way of sorting themselves out eventually.
 
Everything will work out well in the end and if it doesn't, it's not the end yet!
 
Enjoy your rest, Buddy...
 
- Me-
 
CAPT. WILLIAM VAN GEYZEL
(In the arms of his Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ since 28 October 2011)
 
 

Your favourite tin-kai-chuk (frog's leg porridge)


 
 
Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 10:35 PM

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