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, July 22, 2021

BECAUSE HE LIVES

Not a pretty picture!

That was twenty seven years ago when I first made national news!
Unfortunately it wasn't for any glamourous event or noble cause! The accident happened on that fateful morning when I had dropped my daughter off at school as usual. I was cruising happily on the highway to work enjoying my favorite songs, spun by celebrity DJ, Yasmin Yusuf, on the radio when I saw from the rear view mirror a menacing looking black Mercedes charging at me in breakneck speed. Before I could even mutter OMY, it had ploughed hard into the rear of my sporty red Mazda.
The tremendous impact resulted in a nasty pileup with me pinned at the bottom!
I had the most horrifying fright of my life! Thankfully I came out unscathed though badly shaken. That incident certainly changed my life's perspective.
Of course, since then I've had many, many more terrible, scarier and nastier encounters and experiences which have left even deeper imprints!!
I realized adversities, trials and tests, produce patience, perseverance and endurance.
In despair I've found my destiny; in pain I've found peace; in weakness I've found self worth; in forlorn agony I've found the finished work of Christ evident in my life.
In dying to self I am finding life abundant.
So grateful for all the things I once had but don't anymore.
Glad for all the people who left to make room for those meant to stay.
Awed to witness curses that turned to blessings.
And to top them all I'm truly grateful and blessed for a secured future because I know in whose hand my future lies...my Abba, my Father...
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.



Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 11:53 PM

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