About Best Selling Author Michael Solomon
Michael Solomon was born in the Bronx, New York. After
graduating High School, he pursued a college education and soon
discovered school was not for him.
In 1966, he joined the NYC Police Department and had an
extraordinary career that is outlined in his first book, “Success
By Default.” He has walked with Presidents, Monarchs, world leaders,
the homeless and the meek. He treated them all the same, realizing
that they all bleed red and put their pants on the same, one leg at
a time. He is the recipient of 19 awards for Excellent and
Meritorious police work.
During his tenure in the intelligence
division, he was assigned to protect the Shah of Iran, and Madame
Chang of Taiwan.
In 1975, he acted as Intelligence and Technical Advisor to the U.S. State
Department in negotiating a treaty between the U.S. and Turkey.
His belief is that all people are the same inside. They all have
feelings and emotions, some are more fortunate than others. The less
fortunate have to be helped, but most importantly their self respect
must be restored.
During his police career, he re-enrolled in college and completed
not only his Bachelors Degree Magna Cum Laude in Behavioral
Sciences, but completed a Masters with Distinction in Public Administration as well.
As an adjunct professor he taught Political Science at William
Patterson College.
After 15 years of police work, Michael entered the corporate
world of finance, and management. He became disillusioned after losing three positions within three
years. He had a style of management that very few companies adhere
to today. He was admired by his peers and subordinates, but not his
corporate superiors. After much frustration, he struck out on his
own and became one of the most successful small businesses in his
field. He was twice nominated by a national magazine as having the
best company in America in his field.
After becoming successful, he returned to his old beliefs and
started to take care of the less fortunate.
His work for various charities with enthusiasm earned him the
respect and praise of his community. In the year 2000, he was
honored as Man of the Year by the New York, Builders Association. In
2003, he was honored as Humanitarian of the Year by both houses of the New York State
Legislature in Senate and Assembly Resolutions for his charitable
contributions to his community.
In 2006, he was chosen as "Time Magazines Person Of The Year."
His hobbies include Writing, Golf, Traveling and Magic.
He is married to his wife Barbara. They have two daughters and
four grandchildren. He currently lives in Lake Worth, Florida and
does Political Consulting and Motivational speaking. He is also a Radio and TV
Talking Head.
In his first book “Success
By Default”, he had a story that everyone who knew him said he
should tell, so he has. It has received
rave reviews. He penned “Where
Did My America Go?’ out of anger towards what he believes is the
impending cultural civil war in America. In his latest book, he
presents his readers with a solution to Bring Back My America. On
March 12, 2008 "Where Did My America Go?" was listed number
six on Amazon.com. |
