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.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE


Losing someone who doesn't love you anymore is inevitable.

Falling in and out of love happens all the time to the best of people even. 


Receiving and giving love is part of the deal. 
This is natural and in a perfect world should work well for us but unfortunately we live in an imperfect world. So we are not surprised when things don't always turn out the way we want.



Life is about relationships of every kind (good or bad, happy or sad) and without them there is no life...


Don't give up or blame yourself for what is most likely not your fault or the other party's.  You've done all the numbers and yet...
Move on.
Do not be so wrapped up in your little world that you overlook people who really matter.

If a particular person doesn't want you any more, give him/her up!

It's meaningless to ram your unwanted attention into a heart that has turned cold.

The end of one relationship may well be the beginning of another, one that is more exciting, enriching, edifying and extraordinary to your growth.
Shift your attention and focus your energy to enforce your character which is more important.  

Hey, don't be deceived.  Our lives doesn't end, not even when we go to the grave! 

In eternity only three things remain - faith, hope and Love and the greatest of this is Love.  
Don't waste it...


Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 10:34 AM

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