What's Love Gotta Do With It?
Love failed me through different seasons of my life, from being born with a defect and 'unwanted' to being cheated on, and later being sued by my own husband. Yet it is also love of many shades and shapes, including the unyielding support of family, friends and the generosity of strangers, that have lifted me every time I fell.
I first shared my ordinary tale of extraordinary twists and turns in 2016 with Her World and The Straits Times. Many seem to find comfort and inspiration. One woman shared how she got up and out of her house for the first time in a month since she found out of her husband's affair. A young man who was suicidal reached out to me. I know then, and now, that nothing belongs to me - not even my own story because every experience in our lives serve a larger purpose.
Specially for You
It is for you that I hope this book of love finds its use and gift. So I invite you, dear reader, to walk with me and take a pause with each ‘shade’ to reflect, to reconnect with yourself. For every question answered is a door opened for you to listen to your heart, to be better not bitter with the setbacks and to take action for the person you want to/can become. Please give yourself the time and space to write or draw your reflections. Breathe. Read. Reflect.
Gratitude of Love
I am grateful to every person who has been put on my path to make me learn, laugh, cry, live and serve. For it is because of you that this ordinary life has been made extraordinary, without which this book would be one flat line. Especially the ones whom I have had challenges with - you have taught me more about myself than I could ever have on my own.
Where to Get Your Copy
The Co-Creators
LAU EE WUN
CANDID CREATION
LAU EE WUN
DEAF-INITIVE ARTIST
Ee Wun is Deaf and loves art. She gave up her childhood dream of being an artist until she met Anthea when she joined Hush TeaBar as a supporter with some of her Deaf friends. Anthea invited her to draw for some of the tea reflection materials for Hush. Ee Wun thinks it's a dream come true for her to illustrate for 50 Shades of Love despite having zero knowledge of plants.
BIAN TAN
CANDID CREATION
LAU EE WUN
TREE SOMMELIER
Bian loves to explore and learn about nature, especially the forests, coasts and mountains. He is also interested in the spiritual aspect of nature and was probably a Druid or Shaman in a past life. In his current life, he conducts a lot of nature education and sings occasionally with various choirs.
CANDID CREATION
CANDID CREATION
CANDID CREATION
HEART-WORKING PUBLISHER
Candid Creation Publishing is an independent English-Chinese bilingual publishing house. This is a project like no other for us and so uniquely Anthea. She had options with other publishers but she chose us and gave us so much trust to co-create this vision with her because she truly walks the talk of supporting local entrepreneurs and fledgling enterprises. .