Michael D'Antonio

About the Books

A baseball mogul.

An astronaut monkey.

A chocolate king.

A gang of orphans.

A buzzing mosquito.

What do all of these things have in common? They all come to life and pursue their destinies in dramatic, inspiring and true stories told by Michael D’Antonio.

To the casual reader, Michael’s varying subjects may seem disconnected. But open any of his books or view one of his films and you will discover people – and other creatures – struggling against great odds to achieve their goals. More compelling than fictional characters, because their stories are true, his protagonists inspire us and display a common determination to thrive in a sometimes hostile world.

As they reveal extraordinary characters, Michael’s stories also bring you into new realms and show what happens when competing visions and ideas collide. In Forever Blue, Dodger owner Walter O’Malley and power broker Robert Moses fight over a stadium and make history in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. In The State Boys Rebellion, boys who fear they have been locked-up forever help to bring down a cruel pseudo-science that victimized hundreds of thousands of people. In Hershey one of the wealthiest men in America tries to turn a village built on chocolate into a utopia with decidedly mixed results. In Deacons for Defense, bigotry prompts a backlash that reverberates across the country.

On their own, the stories lived by Michael’s characters are enough to uplift and entertain. However, more can be gained as you follow them through key events. In every case, these tales help us understand specific times and places and our shared history. Along the way you may be, in turns, amazed, amused, heartbroken and encouraged. And in the end you will understand your world a little better.