Confessions of a Recovering Preppie: A Memoir

Michael de Mare's new book, Confessions of a Recovering Preppie, is a witty and yet thought-provoking autobiographical account of the author's life while he studied computer science at SUNY Institute of Technology in New York. Combining a research-level understanding of cryptography garnered from extensive research and academic training, as well as his knowledge and exploits in software engineering gained from 10 years in the field, Michael de Mare is well-known and respected within the shadowy world of cryptology. But what was not known, until the publication of this intriguing book, were his many adventures while he was working towards a master's degree at SUNY Institute of Technology -- including romantic adventures, spirited friendships, ambitious goals, and the sort of brilliant scheming that one would expect from a top-notch cryptography and computer science expert. Confessions of a Recovering Preppie is a compelling and well-written book, filled with wit and intelligence, that is sure to give outsiders a unique view into the mind and life of one of the nation's elite in the field of cryptography.