Dear Friends,
Warm greetings!
I thought you might like to know that we are preparing for the 2nd Edition of As Time Goes By - a book by Lynn Wong.
Yes! the stock to the first lot of Limited Edition is fast running out.
A million thanks to all who supported - whether it was in the purchase of one or one hundred copies!
I am deeply, deeply touched by the many positive feedbacks and responses.
Several people have called me personally to express their heartfelt gratitude for the 'inspiring elements' found in the book.
The best one among all the comments came from a retired nurse. She has this to say, "You've breathed new life into this old heart...and created a stirring so strong that has caused me to want to do something to help."
This previous 'Florence Nightingale' is prepared to come out of her comfortable retirement to serve once again.
She explained that she found renewed purpose and challenge in her 'old age' through the article on "How Will You Be Remembered?"
She said that perhaps this is a higher calling for her to make a difference and that her life will take on a new meaning through this experience.
Excerpts from the article:
"Rather than take a complacent stand, we should speak up, stand up and support the protection and preservation of our children. We should not tolerate anymore the injustices done to them." unquote
To the question of, "Will you do something positive to alleviate their sufferings today?"
Her answer was a resounding Yes! Yes! Yes!
I am so glad that ATGB can and do make a difference in people's attitudes and spur them to take action for good changes.
What a privilege it is for me to witness this through my writing. (Giving thanks with a grateful heart).
Back to the 2nd Edition, I'll have more updates in my next post.
Cheerio!
- Lynn -
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.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
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