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, November 23, 2012

GET REAL


Love has been glamorized to an extent that it's virtually unattainable by worldly standards; overly romanticized and given the illusion of perfection.
Perfect lovers, perfect bodies, perfect homes and perfect lives!
It's no wonder that people are disappointed, disillusioned and somewhat angry!
Angry at themselves and the world at large.
Life and love, it seems, is nothing close to what television and the entertainment magazine make it out to be; all glitz and glam!   
It's not all smoochy and candle light dinner every other night but mostly routine, monotony and humdrum existence for normal folks and I suspect maybe even for superstars like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie! 

Get real!
Love is not just a feeling but actual hard work.  It's tough, requires much efforts and demands sacrifice!  Love doesn't just happen but has to be painstakingly nurtured by all parties concerned.

 It is a choice to be patient, kind, gentle and long suffering.
Love decides not to envy or boast. It works at being humble, forgiving and caring; holding your tongue rather than giving vent to your frustrations and fury. 
Love toils to always protect, trust, hope and persevere.
It is saying, "I love you despite your faults and my complaints and hope you'll feel the same."

 Oh, what joy to give and receive such love...
Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 12:38 AM

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