Charles John Anderson was born in the city of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England in 1932. "From Bean Street to Cruise Line Captain and Beyond," tells of his life from birth, evacuation during world war two, school days and his sea going career, commencing as an apprenticed deck officer and ultimately serving as a Cruise Line Captain on Passenger Vessels. Also the story of his life and service as a "Born Again Christian" after retiring from his sea career. Throughout the book are humorous moments, disastrous incidents and an intriguing insight into "Behind the Scenes" operations in cruising. A must read for Seafarers, former Seafarers, Cruise ship passengers, former Cruise ship passengers, especially passengers who cruised on the Veracruz and Liberte. From Bean Street to Cruise Line Captain and Beyond is an autobiography. A book, once started reading, is hard to put down....so be warned!