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, November 4, 2012

WALK AWAY


It was a most trying period of her life; to exercise restraint when her entire being recoiled in disgust and she was sick to the core. 
This could not possibly be happening to her but it was. 
Reality stared; point blank.
 
She had hoped for compassion and pleaded for understanding but none came. 
She sought justice but the door was slammed in her face.  They kept pushing.
 
Then came a time when she didn't want sympathy or even understanding anymore.
She wanted revenge but she knew it wouldn't be sweet!  :-)
 
"Revenge belongs to me", saith the Lord. 

To strike back under such dire circumstances is natural and easy even but to endure and walk away takes more boldness and courage.  And walk away she did.
 
For sure it wasn't fear but love ... tough love ...that constrained her.
 
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I always thought it was the nails that kept the Lord Jesus on the cross.
How wrong, how terribly wrong of me to think that mere nails could hold the Son of God captive.  Has it not been written in the Book that just one word from the Prince of Peace, 72,000 celestial warriors (6 legions X12,000) would have appeared on the scene in the blink of an eye to protect the darling of heaven.
 
No power could have come against God's only son without the Father's permission.
It was Jesus own amazing and unwavering love and compassion for Mankind that caused Him to stay courageously on the cross until... "It is finished...'
 
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Similarly she'd like to think that under whatever circumstances, without the Father's permission, no evil or power of any kind can hurt or harm her as well ...
 
 
 
Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 11:59 PM

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