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, January 7, 2016

TIME AND TIDE ...

"Time and tide wait for no man."
We won't always have forever. All that we hold dear are fleeting - our youth, stamina, health and even friends and family. Money helps but it is only good for what it can buy. Unfortunately certain commodities are not open for trading!
A time will come when all will be taken from us and we'll be left wondering... wondering what the tut-tut have we done with these precious gifts entrusted to us. Would we be left wanting?
Do not let each moment pass without first savoring it, relishing it and really living it.
Feel every ray of sunlight; the pelting rain; caressing snow fall; father's gentle handclasp, mother's heartbeat, a friend's uninhibited laughter; baby's cry; lover's touch; cuisine that tantalize our palate; places that stir our imagination; art that inspires.
Every experience that awakens, every person that arouses all our senses; cherish it, cherish him and her.
Receive with gratitude all that life has offered and give back as generously and passionately as we have received.
And let time and tide run its course...


Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 1:24 AM

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