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, November 6, 2015

STIGMA


Best selling author, Rick Warren says, "Life is not about you!"

Sorry, you have been misjudged, misunderstood and mistaken for the villain! Guilty, but then the judge and jury were biased. And so, the verdict doesn't really count. Some day there'll be a retrial, maybe not in your life time. But a real trial there will most definitely be, not a fiasco. 

Meanwhile the punishment meted out at this mock assembly was harsh and unbearable at the beginning. You took it in silence. You were outnumbered, remember?

But with time much of the associated stigma eased and even the urge to retaliate ceased. In its place, peace, pardon and near perfect balance reign. Finally, a closure. 
Sad times, unfair treatment, poor decisions and flighty friends are all part of life and shouldn't be taken too seriously! 
One year; three years; five years; ten years down the road after an unpleasant experience, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. It won't matter, not really.

After all, life is not about you!
Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 12:32 AM

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