It took Denise Au Eong five months to write the children's book When Grandma Sees a Whirlpool but she found it a fulfilling experience. Despite having to juggle school work and writing her maiden book, Denise (below, centre) said it was not difficult.
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She was speaking to Macular Degeneration Society members on Saturday during a special launch of the book. The children's book, which tells of a grandmother and her grandson's journey towards learning about age-related macular degeneration, is meant to educate young ones about the vision-robbing disease.
Denise, who is the daughter of MDS adviser Au Eong Kah Guan, shared that response to the book has been very positive. And she is already working on a second children's book on cataracts.
Dr Au Eong added that When Grandma Sees a Whirlpool is meant for children between the age of 8-10. Denise has been joining her dad on community outreach programmes to build awareness of vision diseases and it was natural step for her to build on the experiences and pen a book.
MDS also held its annual general meeting after the launch of the book. President Sharon Siddique gave a report of the year's events and members present also discussed possible events next year. Sharon paid tribute to Dr Au Eong for his continued guidance and support.
Dr Au Eong and Denise have donated many copies of the book to MDS to help us raise funds. All members who have paid their dues for 2012-2013 get a copy free.
