And I Know Too Much to Pretend: A Memoir

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