Many who have written about Maslow knew him only from his books and recorded lectures, some knew him from researching his unpublished journals and papers and a few knew him collegially. With such an extensive database on Maslow, what can I possibly add to our understanding of Maslow and his works? The answer is simple: During the time when he was at his most productive, before his death , Maslow was my teacher, mentor, and friend. He guided me into my profession, invited to his home to meet his wife Bertha, and was continually available to answer my question and clarify his often opaque writing style. To add further to my credibility as someone who knows from whence he speaks I have practiced Maslowian psychology longer than Maslow did.
Over the years since his death I have observed myths and misunderstanding about him slowly build up on his work.
