S.I.P Appreciation Dinner 23 Jun 2009

Photo :Colin and Me

I had a wonderful time there at the dinner. I had an apportunity to meet many people who were with great and positive mind sets. Everyone needs that kind of environment.

email from my readers

From:rosalind
To: scalingwalls.siewmay@gmail.com
Subject:
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:47:01 +0800


Hi Siew May

It was great to have met you. I am a teacher and I am so touched by your story. I read parts of your story to my class.
Thank you for being so brave to share your life with us.
You are a wonderful soul and many like me are so touched by the strength of your character.

Keep well!!!
Rosalind

Why should you read the book?

A story of cerebral palsy, courage, love and hope... Siew May has written a story of her life and it has been her dream to write a book; a book that speaks of her feelings, care and love. Through the darkest time of her life, there were people whom she met, people who came and made a difference in her life. Siew May was born different; but somehow, somewhere there were people who have shown her love and hope and have made her life meaningful. In turn, Siew May wants to make that difference to other people's life too. Her life story, struggles and challenges have touched many hearts and have already made that difference in many readers' lives. She has made a difference to my life and to the many youths that I have counseled. Read it. If Siew May can see the hope and the sunshine behind the cloud, I am sure we will appreciate the silver lining in our dark clouds!

Ms Marie Chan

Lecturer & Counsellor Temasek Polytechnic

Letter from Principal

Inspiring. The beauty of Oh Siew May’s “Scaling Walls” lies in the sheer simplicity of language and narration as she tells a story of hope and courage, love and friendship through her own personal trials and tribulations. On a deeper level, it reminds you that each and everyone of us have the inner strength to scale our own walls --if only we let ourselves believe we can. Without being pedantic or judgmental, Siew May’s story also opens our eyes to the many prejudices that exists in our society – and within ourselves-- towards people with special needs, people who may be different. It challenges you to count your blessings everyday, be positive and not let the lemons that life sometimes dishes out get you down.



“Scaling Walls” is a must read. For young children, mummies and daddies, grandmas
and grandpas, for everyone. We can all take a leaf from Siew May’s life story to learn some valuable lessons on life and commit these to heart.

Cheers.

Ms Sam Ran Boolsambatra

Principal Consultant

Porter Novelli (Singapore)

email from my readers

To:scalingwalls.siewmay@gmail.com
From:Hee Ching Long
Sent: Monday, 15 June 2009 9:44:42
Subject: Re: Thks for meeting up


Hi Siew May, thks for meeting up yest'y and the lovely gift u got for Ker Ru. She likes it alot. Attached are the pics we took together. Hope they will bring u fond memories when u see them.

When I touched your book the other day, I was intending to read just a bit. But I didn't expect myself to consume the whole book in 2hrs, page after page, chapter after chapter. I'm very touched by your story. Life have thrown a nasty joke at u but u took it in your stride. U never give up and u always look ahead with optimism. U;ve inspired me tremendously to write my own book.

Hope to see u soon.
Hee

an email from reader

On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 1:05 PM, wrote:

Dear Siew May,

I bought your book on the first day of the Singapore Bookfair and finished reading it on the same day. I was so touched by your story that I decided to read to my two boys Yihang (8 years old) and Yiyang (9 years old). Your story will remind us to appreciate what we have been enjoying now and to stay strong whenever we face obstacles in our lives. Thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope more people will get to read your book.

Please see attached the photograph my children took with you on the last day of the bookfair.

May I wish you happiness always.

Sincerely yours,

Tok Foon

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Dear Ms Oh,

I felt a bit scared meeting you. I also felt a bit scared reading your story, because there were parts about death which I was not used to listen to it. I feel sorry for you. But your story also made me feel urgent because I want to continue reading it.

Yours Sincerely,


Fang Yihang

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Dear Ms Oh,
You are very brave to climb the mountain without giving up. I would have given up halfway if I ever climb the mountain.
It was a surprise that your brother came back.

I don’t know why, but I felt nervous to meet you. Maybe it’s because I don’t meet authors often.


Yours Sincerely,

Fang Yiyang

Suntec Bookfair 2009

I got to know this kind man.

He wrote this on my face book.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=1009763547&ref=profile

Wall Photos
@ Oh Siew May's book signing: A very beautiful soul! Born with cerebral palsy, she has faced every imaginable difficulty, yet she keeps on moving with optimism! Very happy to meet her today!!




Talks on 1st and 2nd June 2009



A group of supportive friends that came .



Feeling nervous while I was sharing the reason why I wrote Scaling Walls - My story!

Talk at Tanjong Katong Secondary School on 3rd June 09

I was at the school sharing my thoughts on Determination and Confidence. It was really a challenge for me, but I am glad I did it. It was well received by the students attending the leadership conference.