And I Know Too Much to Pretend: A Memoir

by Lorraine M. Duvall

Overview

The book And I Know Too Much to Pretend tells the story of a woman who made choices outside the norm — the norm of what was expected of girls born in 1938 and raised in the 1940s and 1950s. Lorraine Duvall embraced the early years of the feminist movement, forging her own way from what was expected of a suburban housewife. She relates the challenges of succeeding in the male dominated computer software profession, and in attaining a Ph.D. while in her 50s. Lorraine credits the early introduction to Eastern mystical practices in providing her with the strength and wisdom to pursue a path that was right for her.

Lorraine writes of place — growing up in Binghamton, NY; pursuing a professional career in Manhattan, Chicago and Central NY; and finding her way to the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

FROM THE AUTHOR

I hope readers of my memoir are inspired to make choices in their lives that are true to their own nature - to experience the joy of living in the place where they can say:

And I Know Too Much to Pretend

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939216359
Publisher:	Bloated Toe Publishing
Publication date:	02/24/2015
Pages:	182
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Spanning a period of 35 years, Lorraine Duvall earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, a Master's degree in Operations Research, and a Ph.D. in Information Studies. Fresh out of college in 1960, she began her career in the computer software field as a programmer, expanding her responsibilities for the next 40 years as a systems analyst, manager, and researcher. Her one daughter is a Mathematics professor and mother of two children.

Ms. Duvall retired to a place she loves — the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, where she is active in advocating for the environmental protection of a unique park of public and private lands.