A book by Lynn Wong: 1/1/15

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, January 30, 2015

WONDERFULLY MADE

I'm a little Country, a little Rock n Roll. I'm a little Marie Curie, a little Marilyn Monroe, a little Mother Teresa, a little Meryl Streep and even a little Golda Meir.
Guess if I add up all the 'a littles' that'll be a lot!

Sure I am not perfect but I'm perfectly me.
Heck! that ain't so bad!

Saturday, January 24, 2015

MAGIC

Life bereft of faith, hope and love is horrifying, hollow and hazardous. Such a pitiful state of mere existence.
In contrast when your senses are moved, jolted and awakened by the stirrings of love and passion, there's magic.
And with that, a whole new world opens up to your pleasure...

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

AVALANCHE OF CHANGE

As parents, we sometimes wonder whether we could have done more in raising our kids.
Our children, now grown up and on the threshold of parenthood themselves declare confidently that they shall become better parents!
Little do they know a rude awakening awaits them!

And so life goes on.

No family is perfect but in fact dysfunctional to various extent. Even so we make the best of existing circumstances and deal with the avalanche of change as it comes.
The permanence of the world is illusory.

We are products of the time we live in ...

Friday, January 16, 2015

KEEN MIND

Look for the good in people.
If you cannot find it, just imagine it's there....somewhere.
It may be hidden in layers of cynicism, ignorance, arrogance, disappointment, anger and hate.
Keep searching with a keen mind and open heart.
Having a positive outlook works wonder.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

FEELINGS

Feelings come and go and are neither good nor bad.
It's what we learn from the emotions - desire, deception, hate, love, revenge, vulnerability - that make them so powerful and priceless ...

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year 2015

Ready to bid adieu to 2014 and usher in the new year.
Exciting times are ahead. Challenges are aplenty but taken in stride positively, patiently, courageously, steadfastly, wisely and with a tinge of humor, most adversities can be tackled and eventually overcome.

I appreciate the gift of your friendship and camaraderie and wish you good health, joy, peace and prosperity for the New Year 2015.
Have a blast...

About the Author

Lynn Wong was the Managing Director of a multinational company. She had an interesting and fulfilling career, much of which involved and encompassed all forms of corporate management and leadership development. Lynn writes with candid frankness on a wide range of subjects, hopping in and out of the classroom, the kitchen, the bedroom and the boardroom! Her writings, at times, are peppered with cheekiness and humour.

After her early retirement, she studied Psychology majoring in Counselling; a subject which has gripped and fascinated her since childhood. Having successfully graduated, she is now better equipped to continue her work with young children, working adults and senior citizens in various non profitable organizations.

She can be reached at

lynnwong68@gmail.com

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