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.

Friday, October 12, 2012

WISH LIST

Short & Long Term Goals
(revised on 11th October 2012)

1.   To know God more intimately and to make
      Him known.

2.   Visit (revisit) places and people that I love
      even in the furtherest corners of the earth.

3.   Complete my second book.
 
4.   Help my children to realise their dreams.

5.   To give more time and financial support to my
      favorite charities; working with young adults and
      single parent.

6.   Set up a Retirement Village to enhance the quality
      of life for senior citizens living alone.
 
7.  Improve on my Mandarin

8.  Train in Psychology
9.   Restore and reconcile damaged relationships

10. Never stop falling in love (this is the best!)

A person, regardless of age, must have dreams ... big dreams! 
Dreams are the vehicles on which we ride our fantasies and fantasies keep us alive.  Dreams are free fuelled by our imaginaion and at will we soar reaching for the sky.  In dreams there are no limits.


Working with children under the UNHCR program as a volunteer.
There are about 20 young boys and girls in each of my class and subjects covered are English, Social Etiquette/Behaviour and Biology
Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 10:18 PM

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