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The Journal

Personal essays and answers to readers’ questions, shared as the book takes shape.

Personal Essays

Latest entries.

Reader Q&A

Ask Bruce a question.

Selected questions from readers may be answered here in the Journal. Questions about life in the military, careers in intelligence, and living overseas are especially welcome.

Please note: questions involving classified matters or current operations can’t be answered.

Answered questions

Bruce’s answers to selected reader questions will appear here.