Young James Bondsman chronicles James's development from a young kid to a man, reliving the joys and tragedies of the early war years, complete with the allure, bravery, and selflessness that led to The finest Generation and elevated James to the position of MI6's finest agent.

He attended the Universities of Southern California and Arizona after leaving Santa Clara High School with honors and serving a brief time in the US Navy. He started out as an assistant professor in academia before going into the real estate and exploration sectors.