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.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

RESTORATION

Dear God,

You were there.
You knew...
About 30 months ago, I was a broken person - crushed in body and spirit. At that time the book of Job in the Old Testament was of special interest to me. Job had suffered tremendous loss in every area of his life and I was able to relate.
He was just about done in.  I felt his isolation.

How it must pain you, Father, to see your children in such distraught and torment. Yet you permit trials and tests in our lives because they are part of our growing process. 
Only a loving father would teach, guide, discipline, protect and SUFFER together with his child. How easy for you to remove all hardships and trouble but then of what benefit will this bring to a child?  Would he grow to be the man he was destined to be?  For You have plans for him.  Plans to prosper him and to give him hope and a bright future.  

This is Your purpose.
By your very nature it is unnatural that you withhold any good from your children. Your restraining hand longs to give and give of the best.
But for our own good, you keep your distance ... but never too far where you cannot be reached.
Your eye is always on your child.
You sent relief and comfort through your ministering 'angels' throughout the ordeal.
Morning has broken and your glory shines bright.

Today, restoration has come to me and my house and it's all because you have kept your word, Father.

Thank you. 

Amen


Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 12:35 PM

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