Michael D'Antonio

Michael D'Antonio is an accomplished author and journalist whose works span a range of topics including politics, sports, and more. From his days as a Pulitzer Prizewinning political reporter to writing thought-provoking books on moral decision making, he has been contributing to the literary world for decades.

Michael D'Antonio is a native of New York and he has a lifetime’s worth of publishing accolades to his name. His career began when he served as a political reporter for Newsday on Long Island, New York, and it was here that he won the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Thomas Wang adultery scandal in 1979. After this, he was hired to work for The New York Times and continued to report on high-profile figures like former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani. During this time, Michaels' insight in the political arena became widely known, and he often appeared on television shows such as Meet the Press and numerous others.

In the 1990s, Michael D'Antonio ventured into book writing and his first book, a biography of billionaire Donald Trump, was published in 1993. The success of this title led to a collaboration with celebrity writer Joe McGinniss, which ultimately resulted in the publication of their coauthored book 'The Miracle of Castel di Sangro'. The book followed the rise of an Italian soccer club, and it earned much critical praise when it was published in 1996. After this, Michael began writing his own books and he has published several successful titles, the most prominent of which is 'Mortal Sins: Sex, Crime, and the Era of Catholic Scandal'. The book discusses the many scandals related to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and it earned Michael a place in the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nonfiction category in 2016.

Michael's most recent book is 'Truth and Consequences: Life Inside the Madoff Family', which was released in 2019. It was written in collaboration with Harry Markopolos, the financial sleuth who uncovered Bernard Madoff’s large-scale fraud scheme. The essay is all about the grief, regret, and truths that were uncovered as the family members who were involved eventually had to come forward.

In addition to his books, Michael has also written for various magazines and periodicals. This includes 'The Atlantic', 'New Yorker', and 'Huffington Post', to name a few. Throughout his career, Michael has been highly respected for his thoughtful and well-researched pieces, and his works have been both praised and criticized by a wide range of political commentators. He continues to live in New York with his wife and their three children.

Michael D’Antonio is a prolific writer whose insight into American politics and culture spans decades. He has been a longtime reporter for Newsday and The New York Times, and has published several books that have been highly praised by both readers and critics alike. He is a seasoned author, researcher, and journalist who continues to provide expert commentary in the political arena.