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 20, 2012

COMING OUT OF HER SHELL


Heard an all too familiar story recently.
She had risked everything for him but found out that he had a different agenda. He broke her heart and left her desolate, with no apology.
The poor girl was in limbo, cried a lot and even contemplated suicide.
Blamed herself and fell into deep depression... a hell no one could save her from.

After months of therapy, counselling and with the loving support and assurance from her family and intimate friends she gradually regained her self- esteem, got over the rejection, humiliation, anger, hurt and resentment. 
 
He had used her for his own selfish gain and pleasure whereas she had fallen for him hard.
 
Why do people delight in taking advantage of others, especially when it comes to matters of the heart where women are the most vulnerable.  As if life isn't difficult enough.
If he can't make her happy, the least he could do is not to make her sad.  But no...
 
And with great reluctance and determination she set out to forget him because as long as she allowed him in her thoughts, he was going to be able to hurt her over and over and over again.
To free herself, she released him! 
And hopefully in time she will be liberated of all the ugly memories and start afresh.

A bad 'love' --- if this experience can even be called 'love' --- need not be the last love.  It takes courage not to shy away but who knows, the next person who comes along may turn out to be the best mate yet.
 
My friend: she's dreaming again, coming out of her shell, taking risks and loving it...
 
 
Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 10:08 PM

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