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About the bookThe common theme throughout the authors' life is that of service-Public service, service on boards and commissions, charities, community and corporate organisations, and the Church. Spanning over five decades, all of the service has been within the Cayman Islands during a period of rapid development and social change. I am pleased to endorse with joy and delight these memoirs reflecting on the early years growing up in Cayman, high school in Jamaica, working life in the Cayman Islands, and achieving the distinction of serving in the highest positions of Her Majesties Government.
The author has "rubbed shoulders" with royalty yet never lost the ability to relate to the ordinary man on the street corner. This chronicle of "A Life that Counts" is truly a gift that the present generation will need to engage. It is so easy to forget, or even to ignore the kinds of sacrifices involved in honing such a rich and extraordinary life story as this. Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert ThompsonBishop of Kingston, Diocese of Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands--Reading this vital and engaging autobiography will be a constant reminder to generations to come of the thoughtfulness and determination of a generation which sought to bring the Cayman Islands into the post-modern world with integrity and honesty.
As former Chief Secretary and holder of key government appointments in Cayman civil society from the 1980s to the present, Lem Hurlston's memoirs offer a unique perspective, which provides us with a glimpse of the challenges the Cayman Islands faced during those days of nation-building. His memories and keen sensibilities of diplomacy make this a most interesting read of the recent past. Of particular interest is the constant theme of service to others that runs throughout these memoirs and reminds us what the leadership qualities that are needed in public service.
The Rev. Professor Dr. Patricia G. KirkpatrickChair, Hebrew Bible / Old Testament StudiesFaculty of Religious StudiesMcGill University
