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Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace
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Published May 31, 2025
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July 31, 2025
3.5 Stars
Passages by P.K. Edgewater is an intriguing historical fiction read. The characters feel real, raw and gritty and are definitely flawed and you can’t help but keep them in your thoughts even when the story has ended.
AJ a man at a crossroad is still seemingly lost, and his soul is broken from the ravages of war. Miko has his own regrets and feelings of guilt. Whilst sharing his story he finds an unexpected ally in his psychiatrist that will stand the test of time.
It is a multilayered complex tale with emotional and healing themes of human vulnerabilities, identity, steadfastness, trauma, strength, confidants, friendships and bonds.
Whilst I enjoyed the story, at times I found myself at a crossroads because the flow of the tale and at times wordiness took me away from the story and I found myself back tracking and rereading passages to try to keep on track.
It is a very thought-provoking and engaging tale of humanity.
Passages by P.K. Edgewater is an intriguing historical fiction read. The characters feel real, raw and gritty and are definitely flawed and you can’t help but keep them in your thoughts even when the story has ended.
AJ a man at a crossroad is still seemingly lost, and his soul is broken from the ravages of war. Miko has his own regrets and feelings of guilt. Whilst sharing his story he finds an unexpected ally in his psychiatrist that will stand the test of time.
It is a multilayered complex tale with emotional and healing themes of human vulnerabilities, identity, steadfastness, trauma, strength, confidants, friendships and bonds.
Whilst I enjoyed the story, at times I found myself at a crossroads because the flow of the tale and at times wordiness took me away from the story and I found myself back tracking and rereading passages to try to keep on track.
It is a very thought-provoking and engaging tale of humanity.
September 29, 2025
3.8 Stars rounded up to 4.
Miko, having moved to America from Greece with his wife, Bia, has begun his training as a psychiatrist. One of his patients, AJ, whom he met when the man was admitted to the hospital, drunk and deemed a risk either to himself or others (carrying a loaded gun), proves to stand out from the others. AJ is a broken man, still trying to come to terms with his complex feelings about his time serving in the Navy aboard the Waddell during the Vietnam War, as well as trying to come to grips with some of the terrible things he has put his family through, in the bid to live a ‘normal life’. As their therapist-patient relationship grows, and the more Miko learns, the more he is forced to face his own demons. At the same time, a chance encounter between Bia and Natalia leads to these two women finding strength in each other and being able to face the difficulties in their lives and marriages.
It took me a while to get into this book, but when I did, I really enjoyed it. It had such heart. I thought that the exploration of AJ’s past through his sessions with Miko was so deeply human, and at times, incredibly heartbreaking. It really showed how much a person can go through and ignore it just to keep going and existing. It also showed how pain can slip through the cracks and hurt the people we care about the most. The way that AJ spoke about his relationship with his father really warmed my heart. It showed how expectations of what a relationship should be can sometimes get in the way of a deeper connection, and that sometimes distance makes us appreciate a situation or a person differently. Some moments were difficult to read, especially when Natalia and AJ both spoke about their relationship (trigger warnings for abuse), but I think that this also just made AJ seem all the more flawed and human, which I tend to love in the characters I read. Miko and Bia were both great characters. Again, Miko’s relationship with his dad warmed my heart, and I really felt for Bia, navigating a new country and trying her absolute best to make things work.
All in all, this was a very emotional read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a deep, thought-provoking read that is both hopeful and heartbreaking in equal measure. It really delves into what it means to be human, and how we carry pain without even realising it. The characters are by no means perfect, and sometimes it is very difficult to like them, but they are real, and I feel the book is the richer for it. This is not an easy-going read, but honestly, it's so worth it. Pick this up when you are ready for a good blart.
Miko, having moved to America from Greece with his wife, Bia, has begun his training as a psychiatrist. One of his patients, AJ, whom he met when the man was admitted to the hospital, drunk and deemed a risk either to himself or others (carrying a loaded gun), proves to stand out from the others. AJ is a broken man, still trying to come to terms with his complex feelings about his time serving in the Navy aboard the Waddell during the Vietnam War, as well as trying to come to grips with some of the terrible things he has put his family through, in the bid to live a ‘normal life’. As their therapist-patient relationship grows, and the more Miko learns, the more he is forced to face his own demons. At the same time, a chance encounter between Bia and Natalia leads to these two women finding strength in each other and being able to face the difficulties in their lives and marriages.
It took me a while to get into this book, but when I did, I really enjoyed it. It had such heart. I thought that the exploration of AJ’s past through his sessions with Miko was so deeply human, and at times, incredibly heartbreaking. It really showed how much a person can go through and ignore it just to keep going and existing. It also showed how pain can slip through the cracks and hurt the people we care about the most. The way that AJ spoke about his relationship with his father really warmed my heart. It showed how expectations of what a relationship should be can sometimes get in the way of a deeper connection, and that sometimes distance makes us appreciate a situation or a person differently. Some moments were difficult to read, especially when Natalia and AJ both spoke about their relationship (trigger warnings for abuse), but I think that this also just made AJ seem all the more flawed and human, which I tend to love in the characters I read. Miko and Bia were both great characters. Again, Miko’s relationship with his dad warmed my heart, and I really felt for Bia, navigating a new country and trying her absolute best to make things work.
All in all, this was a very emotional read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a deep, thought-provoking read that is both hopeful and heartbreaking in equal measure. It really delves into what it means to be human, and how we carry pain without even realising it. The characters are by no means perfect, and sometimes it is very difficult to like them, but they are real, and I feel the book is the richer for it. This is not an easy-going read, but honestly, it's so worth it. Pick this up when you are ready for a good blart.
January 4, 2026
Passages follows the life of Miko Papagiannis from his childhood in Greece to his adult years as a physician in the United States. The story opens with a vivid scene on the Aegean where young Miko watches a decommissioned naval ship being destroyed during a training exercise. The grim beauty of the sinking sparks questions about memory, violence, and the unseen weight carried by those shaped by war. From there, the novel moves through Miko’s family history, his father’s struggles as a fisherman, his grandfather’s unspoken wartime scars, and finally Miko’s own encounters with veterans in his medical training. By the time he meets AJ, a troubled veteran who enters his care, the threads of war’s lingering shadow across generations begin to weave into something larger.
This book pulled me in fast. The writing is plainspoken yet emotional in a way that sneaks up on you. Scenes rise and fall with a natural rhythm, and sometimes the simplest moments hit the hardest. Watching the ship sink through a child’s eyes made me feel a pinch in my chest. Later, hearing AJ wrestle with shame and loneliness felt even heavier because the earlier chapters had already planted the idea that war wounds rarely stay in the past. The prose can be earnest, but it never drifts into preachy territory. It just sits with the characters while they struggle to make sense of their own stories, and I found myself rooting for them almost without noticing.
My favorite parts were the conversations that seem small on the surface but crack open whole emotional worlds underneath. Miko talking with his mother about his grandfather lingered with me. It felt honest, almost raw, like things families say only after years of holding back. The book also surprised me with how gently it handled the mentoring relationship between Miko and AJ. Those scenes could have turned clinical or stiff, yet instead they felt human and a little messy in the best way. I liked how the story let silence do some of the work. People don’t always confess their pain neatly, and the author understands that. I wished the pacing between chapters jumped less sharply, but the emotional payoff made the jolts worth it.
Passages felt like a novel written for people who have lived close to hardship, or who have watched someone they love carry invisible weight. It also feels right for readers who enjoy stories about healing that don’t look dramatic but instead unfold in quiet rooms, awkward talks, and brave little choices. If you like reflective fiction rooted in real human experience, this book would be a meaningful read.
This book pulled me in fast. The writing is plainspoken yet emotional in a way that sneaks up on you. Scenes rise and fall with a natural rhythm, and sometimes the simplest moments hit the hardest. Watching the ship sink through a child’s eyes made me feel a pinch in my chest. Later, hearing AJ wrestle with shame and loneliness felt even heavier because the earlier chapters had already planted the idea that war wounds rarely stay in the past. The prose can be earnest, but it never drifts into preachy territory. It just sits with the characters while they struggle to make sense of their own stories, and I found myself rooting for them almost without noticing.
My favorite parts were the conversations that seem small on the surface but crack open whole emotional worlds underneath. Miko talking with his mother about his grandfather lingered with me. It felt honest, almost raw, like things families say only after years of holding back. The book also surprised me with how gently it handled the mentoring relationship between Miko and AJ. Those scenes could have turned clinical or stiff, yet instead they felt human and a little messy in the best way. I liked how the story let silence do some of the work. People don’t always confess their pain neatly, and the author understands that. I wished the pacing between chapters jumped less sharply, but the emotional payoff made the jolts worth it.
Passages felt like a novel written for people who have lived close to hardship, or who have watched someone they love carry invisible weight. It also feels right for readers who enjoy stories about healing that don’t look dramatic but instead unfold in quiet rooms, awkward talks, and brave little choices. If you like reflective fiction rooted in real human experience, this book would be a meaningful read.
October 2, 2025
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace is an historical literary fiction full that centers on emotional and psychological recovery, especially from war-related PTSD. The story explores how relationships between veterans, psychiatrists, and their families can foster healing. It is full of trauma, healing, human connection, self-identity, and resilience. The main characters, Miko and AJ, grapple with guilt, self-discovery, and the burden of expectations. The story centers around Miko Papagiannis, a Greek-born psychiatrist in Tulsa, USA, dealing with personal guilt and cultural displacement. Miko is haunted by leaving his father behind in Greece, Miko wrestles with personal regrets and emotional baggage. As a psychiatrist, he’s deeply committed to helping others, even as he confronts his own inner turmoil. His journey from a fisherman’s son to a healer in Tulsa reflects quiet strength and philosophical depth. AJ Connolly is a Vietnam War veteran struggling with trauma, addiction, and fractured family ties. AJ is tormented by his past, including trauma, addiction, and strained family ties. His actions, sometimes abusive or self-destructive, make him difficult to like, yet deeply real and relatable. Beneath his hardened exterior lies a man desperate for healing and connection. Their wives, Bia and Natalia, form a bond that adds emotional depth and support to the narrative. These characters are messy, raw, and deeply human which makes their stories so compelling. This book is a must read for those interested in mental health and post-war recovery.
October 2, 2025
Miko is the son of a greek fisherman from a small island and he has always had a passion for creative writing, however, he went down the route of medicine and psychiatry instead, so he follows the path and goes to the USA to study and ends up in Tulsa. He is now on his last night shift of his rotation in the urgent care and emergency wards when at 02:00 his final patient is admitted and it is an aging Vietnam veteran who the police have brought in because he is intoxicated and in charge of a firearm,, however, the admission goes smoothly and Miko thinks no more of it.
A few days later, Miko heads to his first day in the psychiatric unit and his first patient or the day just happens to be the same veteran who was his last patient and this is where the journey of discovery through taking begins, the two create a bond through learning and emotions and Miko takes AJ through the rooms of his mind to discover why he came to A&E.
As this tenuous partnership develops, a chance meeting between their wives in the local store while grocery shopping brings them together and they find something in the other which they both recognise and need, but they decide to keep their blossoming friendship under wraps so as not to harm their husbands confidentiality. This is a tale of two people working through their emotions and trauma to build understanding and healing in their personal and professional lives that will keep you interested throughout as you learn through the experiences detailed within.
A few days later, Miko heads to his first day in the psychiatric unit and his first patient or the day just happens to be the same veteran who was his last patient and this is where the journey of discovery through taking begins, the two create a bond through learning and emotions and Miko takes AJ through the rooms of his mind to discover why he came to A&E.
As this tenuous partnership develops, a chance meeting between their wives in the local store while grocery shopping brings them together and they find something in the other which they both recognise and need, but they decide to keep their blossoming friendship under wraps so as not to harm their husbands confidentiality. This is a tale of two people working through their emotions and trauma to build understanding and healing in their personal and professional lives that will keep you interested throughout as you learn through the experiences detailed within.
October 1, 2025
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace is about a Greek-born psychiatrist, Miko Papagiannis, and how his path intersects with that of AJ Connolly, a troubled Vietnam veteran. When AJ stumbled into the ER one late night with a gun and only one bullet, it was up to Miko to find ways to connect with him and to help heal him of the wounds of the past. As the relationship between these two deepens, both men will have to confront the darkness in their pasts in order to move toward the light. Exploring trauma – emotional and physical, PTSD, self-expectations, family pressures, and societal push to move on without talking about it. Each man will have to be willing to look beyond their differences in order to move forward better.
I was on the fence when I picked this one up, as it wasn't my usual type of read, but I am so glad I did. I felt an immediate connection with AJ and Miko, and the way that each man had to work through not only their own issues but also how their own work helped the other as well was such a great story. I would have liked if the dialogue flowed a bit more naturally as it did feel forced at some points, and some points mainly about the trauma from Vietnam could have been gone into in more depth. But overall, this was a very interesting book. If you are looking for a book that is healing, emotionally sincere, and shows the importance of connections between humans, then this is the book for you.
I was on the fence when I picked this one up, as it wasn't my usual type of read, but I am so glad I did. I felt an immediate connection with AJ and Miko, and the way that each man had to work through not only their own issues but also how their own work helped the other as well was such a great story. I would have liked if the dialogue flowed a bit more naturally as it did feel forced at some points, and some points mainly about the trauma from Vietnam could have been gone into in more depth. But overall, this was a very interesting book. If you are looking for a book that is healing, emotionally sincere, and shows the importance of connections between humans, then this is the book for you.
July 27, 2025
I found this to be a captivating but complex read. Miko may have started out as the son of a Greek fisherman, but his journey leads him to Tulsa, USA. Feeling the guilt of abandoning his father Miko works hard in his chosen medical career and with his training in psychiatry. When he meets the aging Vietnam veteran AJ in the early hours he is drunk and potentially violent. The pair become unwitting confidants with AJ still haunted by the echoes of war, and Miko who suppresses his own psychological turmoil. A chance meeting of their wives leads to a bond as they both recognise themselves in the other.
The author makes the reader question their own life choices and how each of us are the hero in our own stories. The story is both philosophical and emotional with themes including identity, loyalty, trauma and connections, especially to people we least expect, such as Miko and AJ. The overall message of the book is that healing often comes from simply being seen by another person.
This is a rather complex story with multiple layers, and two very realistic characters in Miko and AJ. I did find this novel difficult to read at times as I found it didn’t really flow that well. I also found it difficult to feel immersed in the story as I didn’t feel a connection with the main characters. However, I am pleased that I persevered as it was a very thought provoking story.
The author makes the reader question their own life choices and how each of us are the hero in our own stories. The story is both philosophical and emotional with themes including identity, loyalty, trauma and connections, especially to people we least expect, such as Miko and AJ. The overall message of the book is that healing often comes from simply being seen by another person.
This is a rather complex story with multiple layers, and two very realistic characters in Miko and AJ. I did find this novel difficult to read at times as I found it didn’t really flow that well. I also found it difficult to feel immersed in the story as I didn’t feel a connection with the main characters. However, I am pleased that I persevered as it was a very thought provoking story.
September 10, 2025
This is one of those reads that leave you thinking about life even when you’re finished with the last page you’re left pondering …,
Miko’s dad was a fisherman and while I’m not Greek I know their traditions are strong and I think his dad was hoping he’d follow in his footsteps but Milko has his own dreams and decides to go into physciatry and he finds himself in the USA , his first patient is a Vietnam vet and we all know the scars war leaves on a person and it’s heartbreaking 💔 but the men share a friendship and bond of sorts ….
What really hit home is we’re always quick to judge and have opinions but when you read a book like this you’re “ forced” to see , feel and experience things from different perspectives and things you once you would’ve judged you now have compassion for its a reminder to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and walk their journey and live their story
The other thing that hit home is how we bury painful experiences and they come to surface with a trigger , be it a person , a smell , a sound , whatever and then those things need to be dealt with and often it’s like a s an that we pick at , the wound has to heal afresh 🥲
A though provoking and often emotional read ❣️📕
Miko’s dad was a fisherman and while I’m not Greek I know their traditions are strong and I think his dad was hoping he’d follow in his footsteps but Milko has his own dreams and decides to go into physciatry and he finds himself in the USA , his first patient is a Vietnam vet and we all know the scars war leaves on a person and it’s heartbreaking 💔 but the men share a friendship and bond of sorts ….
What really hit home is we’re always quick to judge and have opinions but when you read a book like this you’re “ forced” to see , feel and experience things from different perspectives and things you once you would’ve judged you now have compassion for its a reminder to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and walk their journey and live their story
The other thing that hit home is how we bury painful experiences and they come to surface with a trigger , be it a person , a smell , a sound , whatever and then those things need to be dealt with and often it’s like a s an that we pick at , the wound has to heal afresh 🥲
A though provoking and often emotional read ❣️📕
August 18, 2025
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace by P. K. Edgewater. This is a deeply emotional read and I really enjoyed it. It's the story of Myko the son of a Greek fisherman who had decided to study psychology and it lands him in of all places Tulsa, OK. One of his first patients,AJ, is a drunk man who is a Vietnam Vet who has many demons. He is older than Myko but they form a bond that is special and due to them both having trauma. They have the shared trauma, Myko from life and AJ from the war but it bonds them together more than others. When their wives meet unplanned and become great friends and a support system for each other having to live with husband with such trauma there is an even bigger bond. This is such a deeply emotional book and I highly recommend it for anyone that either suffers from trauma or lives with someone with trauma. There are so many insights in this book that may help even though its a historical fiction read. Mental trauma is such a real problem in our world and this book goes to show you that if we just listen to others and make them feel heard it may just be what they needed.
August 31, 2025
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace is a fascinating book that reminds us that everyone has a story to tell. It follows Miko, a young Greek man who has travelled to the USA for his medical training, and AJ, a veteran who has found himself under AJ’s care. As Miko seeks to treat AJ, and clear up the mystery around the gun he was carrying when he was brought to the hospital, the two men learn a lot about each other and their stories become intertwined.
There is a lot of detail in many aspects of this book. The author has clearly done their research, and may well be drawing on some personal experience as well. At times this feels like it gets in the way of the flow of the story, but at others it makes for a more immersive read and throughout it makes for a more informative story.
This is a compassionate and thought-provoking book. Miko and AJ’s stories will draw readers in, and seeing their lives from other perspectives such as through their parents and wives adds depth to their characters.
Passages gets four stars from me. I’d recommend it to readers who are interested in realistic and personal stories and who are interested by the medical and military connections.
There is a lot of detail in many aspects of this book. The author has clearly done their research, and may well be drawing on some personal experience as well. At times this feels like it gets in the way of the flow of the story, but at others it makes for a more immersive read and throughout it makes for a more informative story.
This is a compassionate and thought-provoking book. Miko and AJ’s stories will draw readers in, and seeing their lives from other perspectives such as through their parents and wives adds depth to their characters.
Passages gets four stars from me. I’d recommend it to readers who are interested in realistic and personal stories and who are interested by the medical and military connections.
October 1, 2025
At first I wasn't sure what to make of this story. It took me a little while to get into but once I did I really enjoyed it. The characters were so well written. The complexities of their character, their problems, their emotional state makes them feel so raw and real.
Miko has left his home to train as a psychiatrist. When he meets a man called AJ who has been brought in a completely broken man it is Mike's job to try and help him find a way to heal. AJ is a war veteran who is not only dealing with PTSD but also the guilt of the pain he is causing job to people around him. What follows is a journey as Miko and AJ work though his story and try the find a way of moving forward but this becomes more than just a therapist helping a client as Miko's past traumas also start the reappear forcing him to look at and work through them as well.
It was a really inspiring story as both men worked through their own issues while also helping each other at the same time. It was a really emotional read and gives the reader a great insight to issues such as PTSD and the effects it has not only on the person but everyone around them
Miko has left his home to train as a psychiatrist. When he meets a man called AJ who has been brought in a completely broken man it is Mike's job to try and help him find a way to heal. AJ is a war veteran who is not only dealing with PTSD but also the guilt of the pain he is causing job to people around him. What follows is a journey as Miko and AJ work though his story and try the find a way of moving forward but this becomes more than just a therapist helping a client as Miko's past traumas also start the reappear forcing him to look at and work through them as well.
It was a really inspiring story as both men worked through their own issues while also helping each other at the same time. It was a really emotional read and gives the reader a great insight to issues such as PTSD and the effects it has not only on the person but everyone around them
July 23, 2025
3 - 3.5 Stars
Passages by P.K. Edgewater read like a bit of a character study- a story that explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the interconnectedness of the human experience. The writing has moments of genuine emotional resonance that linger long after reading. P.K. Edgewater’s ability to craft vivid images and quirky, flawed, introspective characters highlight his writing talents, and made certain passages feel deeply personal and relatable.
However, the pacing was a little inconsistent, with some sections feeling overly drawn out while others seemed to rush/skim over events. The story was a little wordy at times, and occasionally meandered, which pulled me out of the story from time to time.
But, overall, Passages is a worthwhile read for those who enjoy reflective, somewhat philosophical, character-driven stories that explore the human condition. A story of the complexities we can all face, of struggles, of identity, dealing with trauma, loyalty, friendships, and connection.
Happy Reading…
Passages by P.K. Edgewater read like a bit of a character study- a story that explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the interconnectedness of the human experience. The writing has moments of genuine emotional resonance that linger long after reading. P.K. Edgewater’s ability to craft vivid images and quirky, flawed, introspective characters highlight his writing talents, and made certain passages feel deeply personal and relatable.
However, the pacing was a little inconsistent, with some sections feeling overly drawn out while others seemed to rush/skim over events. The story was a little wordy at times, and occasionally meandered, which pulled me out of the story from time to time.
But, overall, Passages is a worthwhile read for those who enjoy reflective, somewhat philosophical, character-driven stories that explore the human condition. A story of the complexities we can all face, of struggles, of identity, dealing with trauma, loyalty, friendships, and connection.
Happy Reading…
October 1, 2025
Reading Passages felt like stepping into something deeper than I expected. It isn’t just a war story—it’s a deeply human story about resilience, survival, and what it actually means to find peace after being shaped by violence and chaos. P.K. Edgewater doesn’t sugarcoat anything. The writing pulls you right into the raw emotions and hard realities of war, but at the same time, it carries this quiet hope that healing is possible, even when it feels out of reach.
What stood out most to me was the honesty. The journey from conflict to peace isn’t portrayed as neat or easy—it’s layered, messy, and sometimes even uncomfortable. But that’s exactly what made it so powerful for me. It reads almost like sitting down with someone who’s lived through the darkest parts of life and is finally able to share what it takes to come out the other side.
This story digs deep into the human spirit and leaves you thinking long after the last page. It’s not just about war—it’s about transformation, perspective, and the choices we make to move forward.
What stood out most to me was the honesty. The journey from conflict to peace isn’t portrayed as neat or easy—it’s layered, messy, and sometimes even uncomfortable. But that’s exactly what made it so powerful for me. It reads almost like sitting down with someone who’s lived through the darkest parts of life and is finally able to share what it takes to come out the other side.
This story digs deep into the human spirit and leaves you thinking long after the last page. It’s not just about war—it’s about transformation, perspective, and the choices we make to move forward.
October 2, 2025
This was a beautiful story from the very beginning (Don't skip by the forward). This story is about a doctor treating US Navy vietnam veteran, and it also follows the doctors life from childhood and where he's at now.
Dr. Miko Papagiannis first meets AJ Connolly in the ER and then treats him in the psychiatry ward to be assessed and continues through outpatient therapy sessions. I love how the stories from AJ's navy ship and navy life are explained as his therapy sessions go on. They go into his early life, Navy life, and his marriage and circle back to what brought him into the hospital the first night.
By the end of this book, these two families are friends beyond the patient doctor formalities. This story is amazing and might give you an insight as to why vietnam veterans need as much understanding as our current veterans and how the care for veterans has changed thanks to VA hospitals and doctors.
Dr. Miko Papagiannis first meets AJ Connolly in the ER and then treats him in the psychiatry ward to be assessed and continues through outpatient therapy sessions. I love how the stories from AJ's navy ship and navy life are explained as his therapy sessions go on. They go into his early life, Navy life, and his marriage and circle back to what brought him into the hospital the first night.
By the end of this book, these two families are friends beyond the patient doctor formalities. This story is amazing and might give you an insight as to why vietnam veterans need as much understanding as our current veterans and how the care for veterans has changed thanks to VA hospitals and doctors.
October 2, 2025
“You’re important to me, you know. I know you’ll just say it’s your job. But, for the first time ever, somebody found me—you found me. Well, I guess you helped me find myself.”
This was a beautifully written store about two men whose worlds were interconnected before they ever found each other. AJ is a Vietnam war vet who is just lost and angry. He has allowed for his whole life to be lost and lonely after returning home, till one day he awakes to find himself in the hospital. Miko is a psychologist studying in the USA from Greece. One night he meets AJ and unknowingly changes each of their lives and families moving forward. Definitely a must read if you enjoy a multiverse of characters, while learning how they are interconnected. It is a war story about or forgotten vets and what a lot of them experience coming back home. If you enjoy the history of the Vietnam war again a must read.
This was a beautifully written store about two men whose worlds were interconnected before they ever found each other. AJ is a Vietnam war vet who is just lost and angry. He has allowed for his whole life to be lost and lonely after returning home, till one day he awakes to find himself in the hospital. Miko is a psychologist studying in the USA from Greece. One night he meets AJ and unknowingly changes each of their lives and families moving forward. Definitely a must read if you enjoy a multiverse of characters, while learning how they are interconnected. It is a war story about or forgotten vets and what a lot of them experience coming back home. If you enjoy the history of the Vietnam war again a must read.
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October 2, 2025
The first book I read by this author, and it has stuck with me for days! If you're into stories that explore the complexity of the human condition, this one is definitely worth checking out. I loved how the book explores both of the main characters’ struggles without offering easy answers. The relationship between Miko and AJ is raw and emotional, and it felt so real. There’s also a quiet, almost haunting, philosophical undertone throughout, making you think about trauma, healing, and the connections that tie us to others. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you long after you’ve finished reading, offering up more layers to unpack the longer you think about it. If you're looking for something that’s both thought-provoking and deeply human, I’d say give this one a shot. It’s a little gritty, a little poetic, and a lot heartfelt.
September 29, 2025
I loved this book. Miko is a resident almost ready to leave his general rotation when he meets AJ in the emergency room. AJ has been brought in drunk and with a loaded gun. He is being held for treatment until they can discover if he meant to harm himself or someone else with the gun. As Miko transfers to the psychiatric branch of the hospital to start his residency there his first patient is AJ. What follows is a story dealing with the importance of treating mental health as well as physical health. The story delves into suicide, spousal abuse and rape, drinking and the impact being a war veteran has on the soldiers that come home. It is a moving story and the characters stuck with me long after I was done reading. A truly excellent book.
October 2, 2025
"Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace" by P.K. Edgewater hit me in a way I didn’t expect. It’s quiet, emotional, and deeply human. The story follows a young Greek psychiatrist and a Vietnam War veteran whose lives collide in Tulsa, and what unfolds is a slow, powerful unraveling of trauma, identity, and connection.
There’s a haunting quality to the writing—like you’re walking through someone else’s memories but feeling them as your own. It’s not flashy or fast-paced, but it lingers. The kind of book that makes you pause and think about the weight people carry and how healing doesn’t always look the way you expect.
This was my first read by Edgewater, and I’m glad I picked it up. It’s one of those stories that stays with you, quietly echoing long after you’ve finished.
There’s a haunting quality to the writing—like you’re walking through someone else’s memories but feeling them as your own. It’s not flashy or fast-paced, but it lingers. The kind of book that makes you pause and think about the weight people carry and how healing doesn’t always look the way you expect.
This was my first read by Edgewater, and I’m glad I picked it up. It’s one of those stories that stays with you, quietly echoing long after you’ve finished.
July 30, 2025
This is an interesting book and one I enjoyed reading. I enjoyed this author’s writing style as well as their creativeness to bring life to the characters. This is a story about what happens when a chance meeting of two wives leads to a never expected bond. Each wife finds something within themselves and each other to stand what life has thrown at them. The characters in this book are strong and courageous. Their story is inspirational and will keep you turning pages to the end. I enjoyed the growth of the plot throughout which made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced engaging story and one you don’t want to miss. This is a great book that I highly recommend.
August 5, 2025
Here are my five personal takeaways.
1. I was very impressed with Mr. Edgewater's depiction of Vietnam-era US Navy combat practices and protocols.
2. On some level, Miko's experiences seem to be a rich case study of post-medical school development... especially in psychiatry.
3. Certainly this book captures the dynamics, and fluid nature, of marriages both good and bad.
4. Thanks to Miko and AJ, I started reviewing the 'rooms' of my own life... not always pretty rooms, I might add.
5. I hope there is a sequel. This is a profound, well-written book... it is both entertaining and Instructional.
1. I was very impressed with Mr. Edgewater's depiction of Vietnam-era US Navy combat practices and protocols.
2. On some level, Miko's experiences seem to be a rich case study of post-medical school development... especially in psychiatry.
3. Certainly this book captures the dynamics, and fluid nature, of marriages both good and bad.
4. Thanks to Miko and AJ, I started reviewing the 'rooms' of my own life... not always pretty rooms, I might add.
5. I hope there is a sequel. This is a profound, well-written book... it is both entertaining and Instructional.
August 13, 2025
This book is a fascinating look into the lives of two men – from different cultures, generations and at completely different stages of their lives. I absolutely loved watching the connection between them grow, even as their lives become more complicated. It felt like they both had so much to learn from the other.
I really enjoyed how the author explored the impact the war could have on someone. Although this was focused specifically on a Vietnam war veteran, it was easy to see how this story could apply to most veterans. I engaged with this book from the moment I started reading until the moment I finished. I would highly recommend this book.
I really enjoyed how the author explored the impact the war could have on someone. Although this was focused specifically on a Vietnam war veteran, it was easy to see how this story could apply to most veterans. I engaged with this book from the moment I started reading until the moment I finished. I would highly recommend this book.
October 4, 2025
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace
By P.K. Edgewater
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace is fantastic story, which is about two men one a man who is a Vietnam Veteran and the other a younger man who is a Greek medical student, who has come to America for his psychiatry residency. As their counselling sessions continue, the story becomes something of an education that tells of what the soldiers had to endure during a war. Also, during these counselling sessions, the two men are so engaged with each other that without them knowing they will change each other’s lives. Will it be for the better or worse? I definitely encourage that this book is read. I hope you enjoy it as I did.
By P.K. Edgewater
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace is fantastic story, which is about two men one a man who is a Vietnam Veteran and the other a younger man who is a Greek medical student, who has come to America for his psychiatry residency. As their counselling sessions continue, the story becomes something of an education that tells of what the soldiers had to endure during a war. Also, during these counselling sessions, the two men are so engaged with each other that without them knowing they will change each other’s lives. Will it be for the better or worse? I definitely encourage that this book is read. I hope you enjoy it as I did.
October 31, 2025
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace is a beautifully written, compelling and engaging story.
P.K. Edgewater's great understanding of veterans and mental health issues is evident as he explores the deep relationships and connections of the characters. The author weaves the history into the plot and teaches about the experiences of veterans, the Navy and psychiatric training. The book is well researched and the author draws on the wealth of his personal experiences. I was drawn into the lives of the characters and did not want the book to end! I highly recommend this interesting and touching
book!
P.K. Edgewater's great understanding of veterans and mental health issues is evident as he explores the deep relationships and connections of the characters. The author weaves the history into the plot and teaches about the experiences of veterans, the Navy and psychiatric training. The book is well researched and the author draws on the wealth of his personal experiences. I was drawn into the lives of the characters and did not want the book to end! I highly recommend this interesting and touching
book!
August 19, 2025
What an interesting book. Seeing both the lives of Miko and AJ are interesting, it did start off slow but the farther in the book I read the more interesting it became. To see Miko try to help a veteran try to piece his life back together and with the compassion he shows. This is different than any other book I have read. I love the characters and definitely an interesting story line. It does stir up some emotions and makes you think about what veterans have gone through and how their lives change once they are finally home. Thank you for this eye opener of a book and makes you think.
October 1, 2025
4 Stars
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace By P.K. Edgewater
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace . I wasn’t real sure what to expect going in. I had a hard time getting into the story it was a bit slow. Once the pace picked up I had a hard time putting it down. The characters are developed, creative and bring the story to life. These two women are strong and courageous, more than they realize. I found it to be a emotional journey that I highly recommend reading. This may be a fairly new author to me but I’m looking forward to reading more from them.
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace By P.K. Edgewater
Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace . I wasn’t real sure what to expect going in. I had a hard time getting into the story it was a bit slow. Once the pace picked up I had a hard time putting it down. The characters are developed, creative and bring the story to life. These two women are strong and courageous, more than they realize. I found it to be a emotional journey that I highly recommend reading. This may be a fairly new author to me but I’m looking forward to reading more from them.
August 13, 2025
When first deciding to read this, I thought I would hate it. It’s not something that I would typically read. It’s about a medical student who decides to come to the US to do his residency. His first patient is a Vietnam vet. It follows their counseling sessions and shows how vets are impacted when they go to war.
I definitely recommend this book. It gave me a whole different perspective about our veterans.
I definitely recommend this book. It gave me a whole different perspective about our veterans.
September 22, 2025
This was an interesting read. It was a little hard for me to get into at first but once I did it was a really enjoyable book.
The way the author handled the mental health aspect of the story was fantastic, and the characters were very believable in their struggles.
This wasn't my typical read, but I'm glad that I read it because it was a really good book and a well told story.
4 out of 5 stars for me.
The way the author handled the mental health aspect of the story was fantastic, and the characters were very believable in their struggles.
This wasn't my typical read, but I'm glad that I read it because it was a really good book and a well told story.
4 out of 5 stars for me.
September 29, 2025
"Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace" by P. K. Edgewater is an eloquent and captivating novel that explores the transformative journey from conflict to reconciliation. Edgewater’s vivid prose, rich historical detail, and well-developed characters create an immersive reading experience. The novel’s emotional depth and powerful themes of healing and redemption resonate long after the final page. A compelling, thought-provoking read that masterfully blends history with personal growth.
October 1, 2025
I enjoy this Authors writing style, it makes for easy reading and keeps the pages turning. The Author writes with such passion and care for both men and their separate journeys they are living.
This book is an excellent addition to novels exploring the mental health of a war veteran both during the war and living life “normally” afterwards.
This is a very, very heavy and emotional read, but I could not put it down until I had read it to the very end. I am glad I choose to read this book!
This book is an excellent addition to novels exploring the mental health of a war veteran both during the war and living life “normally” afterwards.
This is a very, very heavy and emotional read, but I could not put it down until I had read it to the very end. I am glad I choose to read this book!
September 6, 2025
"Passages" is a thoughtful and emotional read that really makes you reflect. The writing is smooth and the story flows in a way that feels real and grounded. I liked how it explored life changes and personal growth without feeling too heavy. A few slower spots, but overall, a really meaningful book.
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