CIVILIANIZED questions what it means to be a soldier, and what it then means to be a civilian. Michael can be reached through his website: MichaelAnthonyAuthor. Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir Michael Anthony’s expressive wit and deep emotionality connect with a vital story to present an account of the veteran’s experience returning from war that is prevalent, yet far too infrequently told. A former US army soldier, he currently lives with his wife in Massachusetts and spends his free time working with veterans. He has been featured in several documentaries regarding military service, philosophy, and comedy, and he has worked as a military consultant for award-winning theater and art installations.Ī graduate of Bridgewater State University, Michael also holds an MFA in creative writing from Lesley University.

He has appeared in several anthologies, and has written for The Washington Post, Business Insider, Signature-Reads, and The Good Men Project, where he served for a year as chief editor of the War & Veterans section.

Michael’s writing has been called “strong … and starkly honest…”- Publisher’s Weekly, “Dark Humored,” – Kirkus, “smart and mordantly funny,” – Milwaukee Journal, and “gut punching…”–Mary Roach. Michael’s writing has been called “strong … and starkly honest…”- Publisher’s Weekly, “Dar Michael Anthony is the author of the graphic memoir Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir, and the award-winning and acclaimed memoirs: Civilianized: A Young Veteran’s Memoir, and Mass Casualties: A Young Medic’s True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq.

Michael Anthony is the author of the graphic memoir Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir, and the award-winning and acclaimed memoirs: Civilianized: A Young Veteran’s Memoir, and Mass Casualties: A Young Medic’s True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq.

Civilianized by Michael Anthony