The Early Life Of Linda Boreman
Born Linda Susan Boreman on January 10, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, Linda Lovelace had a rather turbulent childhood. Her father John Boreman was a New York City police officer who was rarely home. Her mother Dorothy Tragney was a local waitress who regularly beat Lovelace.
Aside from a strong belief in corporal punishment, the Boremans were very religious. So as a young girl, Lovelace attended a variety of strict Catholic schools. Afraid of sinning, Lovelace wouldn’t let boys anywhere near her — earning her the nickname “Miss Holy Holy.”
When she was 16 years old, her family relocated to Florida. She made few friends during this time — but she ended up losing her virginity at age 19. Lovelace then became pregnant and gave birth to a child the following year.