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Reflections of a Modern American Poet offers a deeply personal and reflective journey through the life of Kenneth Scillieri. Born in 1949 to Irish and Italian immigrant parents, Scillieri grew up in Maywood, New Jersey, during the simplicity of the 1950s and the turbulence of the 1960s. His early life was shaped by strong values, cultural change, and a nation on the verge of transformation.
From 1967 to 1991, Scillieri served in the U.S. military, from Vietnam to Desert Storm, experiencing both the hardships of war and the changing attitudes of a divided country. Once criticized as a soldier, he would later be honored as a hero. Throughout these years, he turned to writing, capturing his thoughts and experiences in poetry that spans decades.
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Vietnam In the Company of Heroes: Story and Political Commentary
In Vietnam In the Company of Heroes, Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Scillieri presents a deeply personal memoir that reflects on a life shaped by the Vietnam War, an experience that laid the foundation for everything that followed. Told with a blend of honesty, reflection, and unexpected humor, Scillieri shares his memories not as a strict historical account, but as he lived and remembers them.
Blending past and present, he offers profound insights, values, and perspectives forged during one of America’s most defining eras. Rather than focusing solely on the brutality of war, this memoir centers on the humanity within it. At its core, this story is about service, identity, and an enduring belief in the principles of freedom, country, and the American spirit.
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Flying In The Company Of Heroes: The Memoirs of an Army Aviator
In Flying in the Company of Heroes, Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Scillieri shares his powerful and deeply personal memoir as a U.S. Army aviator. His story begins after his experience in Vietnam and follows his path back into military service, where he pursues his dream of flight. Through grueling training, military pressures, and the emotional toll of war and separation, Scillieri rises to become a Master Army Aviator.
From the intensity of flight school to deployments across the globe, his memoir offers an unfiltered look at Army aviation, its dangers, discipline, and camaraderie. Along the way, Scillieri reflects on love, loss, and the personal battles fought in the skies and on the ground.
Reflections of a Modern American Poet II: Book of Songs is a stirring collection where poetry meets the rhythm of music, capturing the enduring themes of love, family, sacrifice, and the American experience. Through vivid imagery and a natural, conversational voice, Kenneth Scillieri guides readers through moments of memory, faith, and personal discovery.
Built around a lyrical, song-like structure, each poem carries emotional depth and narrative strength, inviting reflection on life’s journey and the passage of time. From deeply personal stories to broader reflections on service, growth, and belief, the collection offers a meaningful and lasting connection.
More than poetry, this is a timeless expression of resilience, hope, and the spirit of the American heart.
