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Michael James Anthony, SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS by Michael James Anthony explores protection, survival, and truth, and the cost of the systems that shape us.
About Michael James Anthony
My background
Michael J. Anthony is a lifelong learner and storyteller. He has been married to Ann for nearly five decades. Together, they raised six children and are the proud grandparents of ten.
In 1968, he volunteered for service in the United States Army, serving until 1971 and earning an honorable discharge as a Sergeant.
He later built a distinguished career with the Chicago Police Department, serving as an officer, academy instructor, investigator, and supervisor. Working inside one of the largest urban law enforcement agencies in the United States exposed him to the realities of complex organizational systems—how they function, how they protect themselves, and how individuals navigate within them.
After leaving public service, Michael founded a private investigative firm that conducted complex domestic and international investigations worldwide. The firm advised Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, law firms, and high-net-worth individuals on matters requiring discretion, judgment, and strategic decision-making.
After leaving high school early, he later returned to complete his education, earning a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree in criminal justice, and a Master of Management degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
He is a licensed aircraft pilot with more than forty years of flying experience. He is also a musician, songwriter, and a National Geographic–trained photographer.
Throughout his life, Michael has worked inside complex systems that most people see only from the outside. Those experiences—and the questions they raised—shaped the observations and lessons explored in this book.
His diverse interests and relentless curiosity continue to shape his work and his life.
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SYSTEMS Book coming soon!
The memoir of systems by Michael James Anthony will be available in hardcover, paperback, and E-books wherever books are sold, focusing on themes of protection, survival, and truth.