By Algis Valiunas — 2011
Why the prophet of self-actualization was more than just a New Age icon
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Like most veterans, I found the transition from military to civilian life a struggle—a tougher struggle than I had anticipated. For me, I found that one of my trickier struggles was with my identity.
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