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MARILYN JOHANSEN, ARTIST & AUTHOR
Marilyn Johansen
Marilyn Johansen, a talented artist and author, invites you to explore her captivating world of creativity. Her artistic journey is a reflection of passion and dedication, leading to numerous prestigious awards and recognition. Delve into the pages of her latest book, 'My Father's Secrets,' a poignant memoir delving into her unique life as the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot during the Cold War.
Marilyn Johansen
In My Father’s Secrets, Marilyn tells the fascinating story of her family’s struggles and joys, as well as her father’s hidden intelligence gathering activities during reconnaissance flights & secret missions. Theirs was an “invisible” military family, living in far-flung locales across the world, always aware that their life quality came second to the importance of protecting the United States.
Marilyn Johansen in the News - February 14th, 2025
(WSVN) - The father of a South Florida woman was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II. Eighty years later, she got to literally walk in his footsteps. 7’s Tavares Jones shines the Spotlight on their story.
Back in her South Florida condo, Marilyn Johansen has time to reflect.
Marilyn Johansen, daughter of World War II prisoner of war: “There were many of us that had an emotional experience. We felt our fathers with us in those moments.”
Moments Marilyn and her son experienced last month, about 5,000 miles away in Poland, and moments that connected generations. Read More or Watch the Video on the Channel 7 Website
My Father's Secrets
My Father’s Secrets is a compelling memoir of a child raised in a military family from the Korean War through the Cold War and into the Vietnam Era. Her father had been in WWII as a P-38 pilot and then a POW, his career would span three wars as a fighter pilot.
As the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot, world events would dictate my future life. I never knew where I would live next. I was the kid from nowhere and everywhere during the time of the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. I grew up on the front row of history. My Father’s Secrets tells the story of intelligence gathering through reconnaissance flights, secret missions and even his personal secrets are revealed through his invisible military family living across the world fighting for freedom, knowing that our life was always second to the importance of the United States.
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Marilyn Johansen, a talented artist and author, presents a captivating blend of visual art and literary creations. Her portfolio showcases a diverse range of artworks, from watercolor to acrylic paintings, coupled with compelling narratives that reflect her personal journey and experiences.
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Delve into Marilyn's literary work, her latest book, 'My Father's Secrets,' a poignant memoir that unravels the complexities of her life as the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot during the Cold War. Her writing captivates readers with its raw emotion and deep insights, offering a glimpse into her world.