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, April 29, 2016

REVIEW


NEW BOOK by Lynn Wong

"Smile", and "ready", 3-2-1 calls out the person with the camera. It is easy to smile or smirk for a fanciful photograph. No one can see what you truly feel inside. All we see is the smile--the external,the mock-up. When your heart is really aching, will you smile?

Lynn has lived through many periods of sufferings and exposed herself to many experiences when her heart ached. Still she strives on smiling both outwardly and inwardly. For she has faith, love and hope in her being.

'Smile though your heart is Aching' is so full of words of wisdom from a woman who possesses the positiveness, the power, the pace, the perception, the prescript, the punch and the personality to shower her readers with lots of sound, pragmatic, usable and practicable suggestions to live above all circumstances and to build meaningful and productive inter- personal relationships that keep intimacy lasting and fulfilling.

I find the book filled with much encouragement and enlightenment. It captivates my desire to read it from cover to cover in one sitting. I congratulate and salute Lynn for excellently written an amazing work. I cannot wait for the next publication in sequence. I am very pleased to forward the review.

Your Hong Kong fan, Loh Wah Meng ( April 20, 2016)









Saturday, April 23, 2016

GREAT INFLUENCE

With Dr. David Hock Tey who is possibly the greatest influence in my life when I stepped into the corporate world after seven years of ministry in a non profitable Christian organization. 
Moses Tey asked me to describe his father in one word. I chose four; 'kan-shore-kan-chor' (read this in Mandarin) and loosely translated in English 'Dare to speak, dare to do'. I've practiced this principle throughout my career and daresay it has served me well. 
Thank you, Dr. David Tey, my Commander-In-Chief. God bless you!


Thursday, April 14, 2016

CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

You're not obliged to live up to anyone's expectation. 
The idea is to better and outperform yourself! 
You won't win every competition. There's always someone who is smarter, quicker, younger and better. 

You are your toughest contender; outside of that the rest are mere punching bags to help you train to win the ultimate Life Championship Title...


Monday, April 11, 2016

A GOOD STORY

Life seems a lot kinder and more colorful when we choose to give unconditionally, love sacrificially, hope expectantly, help unreservedly and believe wholeheartedly. 
With determination, discipline and practice those can become a natural way of life. 
Almost everyone warms up to a good story, especially the kind that tugs at the heartstrings and jolts one out of complacence ...


Friday, April 8, 2016

SECOND BOOK - SMILE

Fresh from the oven! 
My second book; six years in the waiting, two years in the making. 
Some asked me what the book is about:
"Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile"
That pretty much sums it up ...





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Saturday, April 2, 2016

SHOW UP

The little things matter; showing up, standing up, signing up, cleaning up, paying up and making up! 
Tiny gestures, seemingly insignificant, demonstrate the very nature and character of a person. And that's no small matter.

Any chance you get, make someone's day!