BARBARA VON DER OSTEN lives in Florida and is the co-author of the book LST 388: A World War II Journal, based on her father's journal entries from World War II. After spending her early years modeling in Europe, von der Osten returned to college, earning a degree in International Affairs before moving to Washington, D.C. to work for a government consulting group. Tired of living inside the beltway, she eventually moved back to Florida. She continues to enjoy traveling and has now added scuba diving to her adventures.
