This autobiography of John L. Batesdepicts his life experiences from the 1930sto the early twenty-first century. It is intended primarilyfor his descendants who may be interested in thetrials, failures, aspirations, and successes of theirancestor. It may also be of interest to those whorecognise that reward is not a right, but theresult of dedication and effort.It will describe the foundation and subsequentpersonal development that his life at sea, familyresponsibilities and struggles in politicalmanoeuvring to reach business recognitionand success all led to the creation anddevelopment of his own successfulcorporate identity.
