Emily Johnson was born in Aspen, Colorado. In 1996, Emily's mom, Marilyn, was diagnosed with breast and advanced ovarian cancer.
She began writing The Bird of Paradise as a life gift for her daughter. She passed away
in 2012 leaving the novel unfinished – for Emily to complete.
Hear how Emily discovered her mother's manuscript and finished it.
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