Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him by Luis Carlos Montalván (PDF)

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A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, the pressures of his physical wounds, traumatic brain injury, and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. Haunted by the war and in constant physical pain, he soon found himself unable to climb a simple flight of stairs or face a bus ride to the VA hospital. He drank; he argued; ultimately, he cut himself off from those he loved. Alienated and alone, unable to sleep or bend over without pain, he began to wonder if he would ever recover.Then Luis met Tuesday, a beautiful and sensitive golden retriever trained to assist the disabled. Tuesday had lived among prisoners and at a home for troubled boys, blessing many lives; he could turn on lights, open doors, and sense the onset of anxiety and flashbacks. But because of a unique training situation and sensitive nature, he found it difficult to trust in or connect with a human being―until Luis.Until Tuesday is the story of how two wounded warriors, who had given so much and suffered the consequences, found salvation in each other. It is a story about war and peace, injury and recovery, psychological wounds and spiritual restoration. But more than that, it is a story about the love between a man and a dog, and how they healed each other’s souls.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: About the Author Luis Carlos Montalván is a seventeen-year veteran and former captain in the U.S. Army. Montalván’s writing and personal tale have been published in numerous publications as well as on many national TV shows. He earned a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, where he is currently completing another master’s in strategic communications.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐There is nothing to dislike about this book. It is honest and introspective. If you are a dog lover you will love it for sure. However, it goes way beyond a story about a dog. It takes a deep look into PTSD from somebody who has experienced it. He makes no excuses for himself. He just tells it like it is. A book like this could go in many different directions: from anger to accusations. The author does a beautiful job of unfolding his tale and all of the good, bad and ugly that goes with it. I was totally moved not only by his story but also by his eloquent writing. This is absolutely a must read book.

⭐UNTIL TUESDAY’ is an extraordinary and articulate account of Luis Montalvan’s military journey, and his wonderful service dog, Tuesday. The descriptions of what our soldiers endured in Iraq points out the reality of war and your heart will be moved by their valor. The training and dedication of service dogs and how they heal a broken mind and body touches your heart and soul.

⭐I recently heard about Mr. Montalván’s story and knew his book would be a really good read. I’m a big dog lover and have the greatest respect for those that serve our country. Quite honestly after reading Until Tuesday, I don’t know if I’ve ever read anything more touching. This story isn’t your typical “feel good” story. It completely opened up my eyes to some of the struggles and difficulties Veterans, Service Members and people with disabilities are facing and have faced. I’ve always been aware of PTSD, depression and other struggles our military heroes face, but Mr. Montalván made it seem more real.The book initially takes you through Tuesday’s early years and training. Tuesday actually lived in a prison as part of a program called Puppies Behind Bars and also spent time with troubled kids. I don’t think Tuesday really found himself though until he met Mr. Montalván. It’s almost as if they were meant to be paired with each other by divine intervention, and we are all better for it. I know that may sound a bit corny, but I really do believe it.The book then really dives into Mr. Montalván’s story, notably his time in Iraq. I don’t want to give too much away, but he describes vividly and candidly what he experienced there. Working in an area near Syria where many people have bad intentions involving our troops, this man was putting his life on the line daily. Unfortunately one day Mr. Montalván was ambushed and injured. This event would change his life forever because the injuries were both physical and psychological in nature. Incredibly he would go on to serve a second tour of duty in Iraq after this attack. No punches are pulled as he gives his honest opinion about how the military campaign was planned, executed, and how it was told through the media.Mr. Montalván would eventually receive an honorable discharge, but it seemed as if his life was heading in a downward spiral. He was home facing a number of personal difficulties and battle wounds, physical and mental. Next comes the truly special and touching part of the book. Mr. Montalván is paired with Tuesday after hearing of a program for Veterans and Service Dogs. I would describe he and Tuesday as both being a bit broken at that point, but I think they healed each other pretty quickly. You will find yourself rooting for them both while reading. If you don’t I’m not sure you have a pulse. I think what ensued was a training and bonding of each other. Not just a man and his dog, but two friends.There are still some bumps in the road (such as people questioning Mr. Montalván’s need for a Service Dog), but after Tuesday comes into his life things take a heartwarming turn. I’m grateful to Mr. Montalván for a few reasons. Obviously he served this country and wrote a great book. Also, I became much more informed as a result of reading the book. Not just about what transpired in Iraq, but I think more importantly what was (and is) going on with our Service Members and Veterans. Too many are facing difficulties, only to be turned away when they seek or need help. They deserve so much better.Mr. Montalván is very bright and thoughtful. I would recommend this book to everyone not just as a feel good read, but also as a tool to personally examine how we treat our Service Members, Veterans and people with disabilities. They need our help in many ways. I would also recommend this book to the families of Service Members and Veterans. Some of you may be having trouble dealing/coping/relating/etc. I think Until Tuesday can help. I really do. Dog lovers, you will find yourself giving your 4-legged friends extra hugs (and probably treats too). Tuesday is quite the little hero himself. If you are debating reading this book….do it. You will thank Mr. Montalván (and Tuesday) after. I hope one day I can shake his hand in person and thank him for his service. Then I’m going to tell Tuesday the same thing.

⭐In the book Until Tuesdayh, former Army Captain Luis Carlos Montelvan writes of a close relationship with his guide dog and how that transformed his life. Louis suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and he has physical and emotional wounds from combat in the Iraq as well as the Afghanistan Wars.Tuesday, his golden retriever guide dog, experiences earl life and training in the first few chapters. The middle section of the book is about Luis’time and adventures (or perils) in the military. Tuesday and Luis bond together in the final section of the book.Since I have a background in dog obedience from a young age in a 4-H Club, I really related to how this golden retriever went through his own training after being born into the East Coast Assistance Dogs (ECAD.) This program is a non-profit in upstate New York that trains fogs for the disabled. I enjoyed the first few chapters very much even though some of it was written fictitiously, from the imagination of Luis. (I only enjoyed this section of the book more because I prefer reading about dogs than wars.)I am disabled with Bipolar Disorder, Type 1, and also have a close bond with my own dog, Roxie, a black lab mix. So, besides the first part of the book being a joy to read, the concluding part of the book on the bond between Luis and Tuesday was uplifting. Luis was able to rise from his depression and alcoholism (among other challenges.) He was only able to do this because of his close relationship with his very special dog.I had the great opportunity to meet Luis and Tuesday at a presentation and book-signing. Luis was honest and respectable in his talk prior to my meeting him. His reliable, but sometimes spontaneous, guide dog slept at the foot of Luis’ chair. This highly decorated general concluded the lecture with questions from the people present there along with showing us several of the many commands that Luis thoroughly knows. It was an exciting time and I could hardly wait to read Until Tuesday.The book, the man and his dog are a refreshing and welcoming change to the dire words of some books on war. (I did also appreciate Luis’slant on the actual truths of what went on during the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.) I sent an email to Luis after reading the book and he wrote me back that one of the reasons he had for composing the book was to help disabled people and disabled veterans in particular. (I have to mention that Luis stated in his presentation that there is a very high rate of suicide in war veterans and that is something not usually disclosed to the public.) This man breaks through the invisible worlds of mental illnesses and specifically exposes exactly what PTSD can entail.Finally, I am in appreciation to Luis for writing Until Tuesday and reminding me how much my own sensitive Roxie dog helps me keep my balance mentally each and every day. Although I have a pet and not a guide dog, I receive so many benefits from my four-legged friend including unconditional love, loyalty, bonding and her obedience to my commands. We can all learn from the beautiful, close relationship of Luis and his exceptional dog Tuesday. This is a story worth reading because it touches on the dark sides of PTSD from a war veteran and how a dog can work miracles!

⭐this x Korea war US soldier has PTSD and has a sweet dog named Tuesday who helps him cope and goes everywhere with him

⭐Well what can I say about these fantastic and realistic book, written by a man who were in the action in the war in Afghanistan, high on the rang, he lead his men to be polite to the citicens, but also to be alert, the enemies is allways there.Luis carlos Montalvan, a soldier fought for his contry like so many others US soldiers, but what he thought to be, a freindly visit to the same village him and his men had visit so many times, litle did he know that this visit would turn badly out for him, and was to follow him till the present day.He was stapped in his back, in the tent, he had visited so many times, but he hadent noticed the man behind him, so home he went, with a traumatic experience, and therefore always had a knife on him, who could he trust, he had to fight for his life, Psycedelic, he was wounded, he could not go down stairs, not beeing around much people, walked the night, stayed in his apartment for months.he was one of many, and in a new repport from CRS, Congressional Research Service came today it stated that:in the two wars that USA have been in Afghanistan and Irak, the soldiers have paid the price: In all 6.640 soldiers have lost there lifes. More than 50.450 soldiers were wounded. about 1/4 Million soldiers have got traumatics damage either to there psykic, or head damage, that can be a lot of things, but Luis was one of these. 1.715 soldiers have had lost a leg or a arm or other bodyparts removed.Now life went on till the day he found out he neded a service dog, And here come Tuesday a Golden Retriever, that also had some bad experience with people, but after some long periods and training those two find each other, and they still live together, Tuesday is on Luis side and they sleep together, the are truth soulmates.Also Luis were fighting for his and all other US soldiers right to be heard, og there experiences in the wars, to get there human rights, and it pay of, after many many years.So Read this book, its a book that cut deep into ones live, I have read a lot of very very god books about service dogs and how they help people with illness, and sometimes illness we cannot se. And that is very bad, because if you can se: oh the person havent got a arm or leg or something you can se, then they are sick, but those people were you cannot se this things, then they are not sick, they are are like the others.So please read this fantastic, amazing, and tender book about Luis and Tuesday, and there fight to have a normal life, so normal as it can beJohn de la Bruyère VincentDenmark

⭐Ok, I was attracted to this book firstly by the cover of the book. I doubt whether there is much more to say that hasn’t already been said, but this book has been a real eye opener.We have probably all heard of the expression PTSD but perhaps never given it any more thought – but on reading this book of the daily struggle suffered by the author that has certainly changed. You don’t have to “like reading war books” – this book isn’t just about that, nor is it just about a dog, it is so much more and I would urge anyone to read it.My only regret – wish I could it more than the 5 *’s

⭐Couldn’t put this book down. The bond between the author and his service dog,Tuesday, is amazing. As a war veteren, Luis struggled with day to day life when he left the forces. His world was a dark place until Tuesday, a specially trained golden retriever came into his life as his service dog. The story tells of some of the most amazing ways in which Tuesday bonds with Luis and becomes not only his service dog, doing the jobs he’s trained to do, but also becomes his best friend and soul mate. A very honest and open true story.

⭐This is a totally inspiring and endearing story of an exceptionally brave man and his beautiful Golden Retriever service dog ,Tuesday.Having been badly damaged by war, Luis cut himself off from everyone, he thought his life was over, then thankfully he met Tuesday who showed him that life was worth living.Thank god for Lou,the service dog trainer who trained Tuesday and many like her, she has given so many disabled people their lives back.A book to treasure.

⭐Not the usual lovely dog story, this is an honest account of a war veteran with bodily pain and PTSD, battling to survive daily life in New York. He is an intelligent, gifted man with messages for society but desperate just to get through each day. Until this smart dog Tuesday enters his life. A worthwhile read, especially if you like dogs! I smiled, frowned and shivered while imagining the beautifully described scenes and emotions on each page.

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