Date: October 23, 2008
Name: 澳洲天主教大學資訊系統高級講師鄭志培博士
Country: Australia
Message:
自八三年偉玲離港赴美，一別二十五載。近月得閱偉玲著作《安然看雲起》散文集。除給我帶來驚喜外，書中內容使我覺得今天的偉玲仍一樣地真誠待人及辦事認真，在自己的小天地裡為神作工。透過作品，偉玲用自己的經歷，有條不紊地闡明獨處之道，並用簡潔的例子如生活情趣、交友良方、職場善策等來幫助未婚人事。假如青少年時期的我能有機會細閱此良書，當有較喜樂豐盛的成長。
澳洲天主教大學資訊系統高級講師鄭志培博士
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Amber's Response: Thank you, Dr. Cheng. It is my honor to be in touch with you again after so many years. You are always my mentor. Thanks.
Date: September 6, 2008
Name: 李詩敏
Country: USA
Message:
《安然看雲起（三）》內容實用。作者的文筆精簡又到題。不論是對男、女、基督徒或非基督徒，都是份令人得到祝福的好禮物。
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Amber's Response: Thank you, Velma. I am glad you found the book a blessing to others.
Date: August 2, 2008
Name: Eva Woo
Country: USA
Message:
I think this book (Living A Tranquil and Proactive Life III) is not just a book on dating/marriage issue for singles. It is also a book on the topic of management. This book
reveals the author's dynamic viewpoints on managing different aspects of life such as work, personal finance, health, safety, retirement, etc.
Yes, we have no choice as to which family we are born from or which boss we work for. But singles do have choices (and the freedom to make choices) in
order to better manage their single lives. Amber (author) is able to offer valuable opinions on how to make the best choice.
I am also touched by the six case studies in this book. Every case study is a life story of hope and despair, of joy and tear, and of success and failure. Learning from other people's past will help create a better future for ourselves. I hope all readers will benefit from these case studies.
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Amber's Response: Thank you, Eva. What a detailed review. I hope this book will be of use to others.
Date: July 30, 2008
Name: 青丘
Country: 美國
Message:
《安然看雲起（三）》內容實用，而作者的思路清晰，能把文章內容表達得清楚。
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Amber's Response: Thank you.
Date: June 21, 2008
Name: 盧健泰教授
Country: USA
Message:
《安然看雲起（三）》是值得一看再看的好書。
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Amber's Response: Thank you, my beloved uncle. Thank you for all your support. You are one of my best mentors.
Date: January 26, 2008
Name: 王珏
Country: Hong Kong
Message:
安寶以精鍊的文筆寫出中年單身人士如何過榮神益人的充實生活，這正是書中「杳然自存集」所述的「一個人的幸福」。另外，安寶以「孤鴻寒枝集」的單身人士個案，活潑透徹地點出單身人士獨立自處的各種成功祕訣。書中還有七篇文章(「在鏡中央集」)提點男士如何勇奪女士的芳心，以及五篇文章(「百戰百勝集」)討論如何在職場處世，這些都是不可多得之作，能幫助讀者認識待人接物的禮儀。至於「管窺人生集」的四篇電影分析，都能很深入剖析電影的情節和人物角色的扮演，與全書的主旨相呼應。總的來說，《安然看雲起(三)》內容豐富，條理分明，主題突出，見解雋永，甚有研讀價值，可謂高質素的創作。
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Amber's Response: Thank you, Ms. Wong. Your feedback is very detailed and encouraging.
Date: December 31, 2007
Name: Polly
Country: Hong Kong
Message:
安寶擁有一顆赤誠的心去和讀者分享她的所見所聞。《安然看雲起（三）》甚具啟發
性和精闢的見解，使我獲益良多。透過本書亦能認識到安寶是一位愛神愛人、孝敬
父母、珍惜友情的基督徒，而且也是一位有深度、有遠見的作家。
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Amber's Response: Thank you, Polly. Your feedback is so detailed.
Date: December 31, 2007
Name: May Wong
Country: Hong Kong
Message:
I bought your book at the bookfair in HK on 29th Dec. Thanks for your sharing. I got married this year in May but I still find this book worth reading. Some points we still need
to learn even after marriage.
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Amber's Response: Glad to hear from you May and best wishes to you and your new life. Thank you for your message. I am thankful that you found
what the new book shares useful.
Date: November 21, 2007
Name: Polly Ho
Country: Hong Kong
Message:
Dear Amber,
I am very glad to learn that your new book, Living a Tranquil and Proactive Single Life III, will be published in early December 2007!
The purple book cover is attractive. The contents are rich and informative.
I look forward to reading it and seeing you in the book signing in Hong Kong.
Cheers,
Polly
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Amber's Response: Thanks for being excited about my new book, Polly. I designed the color of the bookcover. The picture was
taken by me as well. Hope to see you in January 2008.
Date: December 27, 2006
Name: Eva Woo
Country: USA
Message:
When I read Amber's second book in the series, it was just like tasting a dish of 'sweet and sour pork.' What I mean is, sweetness, sourness and even bitterness normally prevail along the journey of love, courtship and marriage. The complexity in these areas are fully depicted in this book. Amber is able to address every single issue with care and patience. I personally feel satisfied after tasting this 'dish' cooked by a good chef. I'm pretty sure that other readers who have tried this dish will like this also.
Amber, I am proud of you as being my friend and also a good chef!
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Amber's Response: Thanks, Eva. It is always nice to hear from you. I will keep trying my best.
Date: December 11, 2006
Name:Jody
Country:
Message:
《安然看雲起》是一本中國人寫給中國人讀的《清心守候的女人》，而且內容比《清心守候的女人》更生活化，更能探討怎樣面對現實中的不完美。我同意安寶在書中所述的：要活出上帝的旨意和活出一個上帝所喜悅的生命，我也同意她對聖潔生活的看法。其實這本書是男女皆宜閱讀的。作者的文筆清楚而細緻。
從閱讀《安然看雲起》可領會到安寶是個單純及真實的人，沒有造作。我喜歡讀她的作品。
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Amber's Response: Thanks a lot, Jody. Your feedback is very valuable to me.
Date: October 16, 2006
Name: Linda
Country: US
Message:
This book has a lot of practical examples that we all can relate too one way or the other. I remembered this from one of the pastor's sermon:
'God is love and when we love someone, we cannot look at the other person to decide whether we should love them (based on their behavior, their value to us, their needs, their relationship with us etc.). We should try our best to love unconditionally because we have God's love as our source'.
I think one important message from the book is not to lose our dignity and integrity when try to establish and model that love.
I particularly enjoy the movie reviews. Amber has a good grasp of the characters, their motives and emotions behind it.
Good job. Amber. I would like your next book to include more movie reviews :-))
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Amber's Response: Thank you for the detailed and positive comment. Yes, when we love, we do not have to lose our dignity or identity. Well, the second book in the series does have movie reviews and some pictures from those movies as well.
Date: August 19, 2006
Name: Steve
Country: US
Message:
This (Living a Tranquil and Proactive Life II) is a good book with practical and realistic application of Biblical principles to the daily life.
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Amber's Response: Thank you for your comment. Some non-believers think that faith-based solutions are of no use to them. I am glad that God has exposed me to practical knowledge based on faith.
Date: June 11, 2006
Name: 王慧碧
Country:
Hong Kong
Message:
《安然看雲起》(二)是一本生活性和實用性都很強的作品。安寶從多角度去描寫男女相處之道，從單身到認識異性；從未婚到已婚。其中人物專訪部份更是絲絲入扣，讓讀者能從實際的生活中去領略兩性相互尊重的真諦。作者觀人於微的敏銳觸覺著實使人既驚訝又佩服。
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Amber's Response: Thank you for telling me your positive feedback. I am glad that you liked the case studies. Hope this book will be of His use.
Date: January 27, 2006
Name: Clement
Country: US
Message:
The book ‘Living a Tranquil and Proactive Single Life’ is a well-written and practical book for all singles. It focuses on two major topics: How to cultivate desirable qualities for singles and how to date in respectful ways. As a Christian, the author addresses the topics based on two Biblical principles, i.e. living a God-glorifying life and God’s commandment ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’, which can be found throughout the whole book. The book is a collection of the author’s thoughts on her past dating experience and acute observations in her life. Therefore, it covers essential materials illustrated by lively examples and logical arguments together with very detailed, practical advice.
Overall, the discussion is general enough for both male and female readers. Moreover, the author devotes few chapters to discuss topics specific for men or women. It will be readers’ blessing to follow the advice in the book to achieve a tranquil and proactive single life.
Congratulation, Amber! I hope that the success of this book will encourage you to publish more good books to share with the readers, and continue to glorify God through your writing ministry.
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Amber's Response: Thank you for your positive and detailed feedback. I hope my work will continue to be of His use. In fact, I just talked with the publisher last evening. The second book is forthcoming, the Lord willing."
Date: October 22, 2005
Name: Eva
Country:
Message:
This is a very motivational and inspiring book on courtship. The book reflects the author's strong ability in observing and analyzing the everday activities, as well as in applying Biblical and business principles in real life situations.
My feedback can be summarized in the following statement from a renowned individual:
'Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.' - Leo Buscaglia
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Amber's Response: Thank you for such encouraging words about my work. Thank you for quoting the statement from Buscaglia. I only think that what I do is my obligation to God. We all hope that we can be of His use.
Date: August 4, 2005
Name: MYF
Country:
Message:
作者的文筆簡潔流暢，能讓讀者很容易明白她要表達的意思。安寶以自己在生活上的體驗和經歷，與讀者分享怎樣做一個優質佳偶，勉勵讀者縱使自己那一位佳偶仍未出現，都可以用一種安然的心態去面對，也可以生活得一樣精彩；雖然我是一位已婚人士，但也能從中得著很多寶貴的提醒。我很樂意將《安然看雲起》這本書介紹給我的朋友，特別是未婚者更為適合，若他們未能抽空閱讀，我也樂意將這本書的內容與他們分享。
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Amber's Response: Thank you for your nice comments. I am glad that you found the book useful. May the Lord continue to use it.
Date: July 22, 2005
Name: Frank Leung
Country:
Message:
Gen. 2:17 ' ... but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil for when you eat of it you will surely die.'
Gen. 3:5 ' For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, you would be like God, knowing good and evil.'
Mathew 7:1 'Do not judge, or you will be judged.'
The story of the movie depicts deeply about the issues we face in situation ethics. Our thinking and behaviour are prone to be swayed easily by the environment we have been put into. That leads me to think of a more fundamental issue. Do we really know what is good and evil? If we do know what is good and evil, can we live our lives in a righteous way?
What's wrong of seeking the knowledge of good and evil? To pursuit the knowledge of good and evil is a virture by itself. However, God said we would die. Besides as a penalty of not listening to God's commandment, there is a deeper meaning about the act of acquiring the knowledge or good and evil for 'God knows when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, you would be like God, knowing good and evil.'
If we believe the film reflects truely the moral and ethical challenges we face everyday, the film itself is telling us that we, in fact, cannot be like God who knows throughly what is good and evil, who judges fairly what is good and evil, and who can rewardor penalize justly to those good or evil guys. God is the ultimate standard of good, and He himself is the absolute good and righteousness.
So, we need to admit that we ourselves cannot act by our own capacity to be righteous persons in God's eye.
We need the salvation of Jesus Christ. Like in the movie, to kill some others to obatin and guarantee the status of descent policeman and honest person cannot not truely and fundamentally change him to be a good person. We cannot use evil acts to saintify ourselves. We need to come back to where we had fallen from the beginning (the fall of Adam and Eve). A true submission to God's will and live under the guidance of His way.
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Amber's Response: Thank you for your sharing and writing such a long message in response to my movie analysis. Let us all learn to live and think in a way that is pleasing to God, fair to others, and accurate with respect to reality.
Date: April 5, 2005
Name: 王珏
Country:
Message:
作者透過細膩的筆觸，敏銳的觸覺和驚人的洞察力，從方方面面談到單身人士應抱持的正確態度。其實，有關經驗若放於做人處世上亦合適不過。
作者以坦蕩蕩的心態，悠然看人生，的確已做到「安然看雲起」的境界。
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Amber's Response: Thank you for your invaluable feedback. You and other readers have given me so much encouragement. I will keep trying my best to share what I know.
Date: January 7, 2005
Name: PYP Ho
Country:
Message:
Amber, I would enjoy reading your high-quality new book soon!
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Amber's Response: Thank you.
Date: December 25, 2004
Name: Amber
Country:
Message:
Amber welcomes you to this guestbook. Thank you for taking the time and effort to read my articles. Please feel free to tell me what you think about the book, 'Living a Tranquil and Proactive Single Life' here. Thank you.