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, August 30, 2012

I DO ...

Hey Buddy,

whoaaaa... the wedding is next week!
Excitement mounts and everything is almost in place for the day.
Church rehearsal for the 'bridal march and exchange of vows' is this Sunday.
It's going to be quite an exceptional experience for the relatives as this is the first time many of them are going for a 'Church Wedding.'  (smile)
What a nice way to get people to church!

Imagine the 'rascal' taking a bride and saying 'I do'.
What a journey it has been for him ... for all of us.

We were finalising the seating arrangement for the 300 guests, a small group of us discussing who to place where.
I told my parents that I would have wanted you at the Main Table.
Both Mum and Dad nodded in agreement at that.
Everyone was silent for a moment, each lost in his/her own thoughts.

Mum tried to be funny and remarked, "wah...sure your son would have received a big angpow from his boss when he chum-cha. One less angpow now but never mind, his papa and mummy will make up.  He is everyone's favorite boy!'
We laughed and changed subject.

Missing you and will miss you even more at the wedding.

- Me -













Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 4:29 PM

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