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.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

DUTY NOT DELIGHT

Mostly, we go through the motion of living, doing things that are expected of us; fulfilling the different roles that are hurled our way. 
Merely acting out a part and playing along without engaging the heart. 

Out of Duty and not delight.
We have become very good at this through discipline and practice. 
People hardly notice anything amiss. 

In time we begin to search ... more earnestly ... what do we really desire out of life?

I enjoy my solitude, moments of quiet when I can be Me. 

Not afraid to entertain intimate thoughts, to agonize over dreams and hopes unfulfilled and wishing deep down from the heart. Re-living the magic of yester years.  

To bare the soul. To not be afraid.  To remember ...
To bask in joy, peace and contentment of loving and being loved. 

And yes, to know that God really cares.   That I matter to Him.
He is concerned for the well being of my heart.  My happiness is paramount to Him.


How amazing is His love and how wonderful His Plan for my life.
Is there anything more exciting, gratifying and rewarding than to live in His Purpose and Perfect will...

(John 10:10)




Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 1:41 AM

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