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Luis Carlos Montalvan
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"We aren't just service dog and master; Tuesday and I are also best friends. Kindred souls. Brothers. Whatever you want to call it. We weren't made for each other, but we turned out to be exactly what the other needed."
A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalvan 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 amongst 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 dog, and how together they healed each other's souls.
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Editorial reviews
For Luis Carlos Montalvan, Until Tuesday is the story of how a service dog led him through the darkest days following his return from service in the United States Army in Iraq. For the listener, his narration of Until Tuesday offers the rare experience of hearing a soldier discuss his journey of coming home from war. To hear Montalvan narrate his own story of transition from constant emotional and physical pain to successfully integrating back into his “normal” life at home is riveting and unforgettable.
Montalvan is a returning veteran whose homecoming and assimilation back into society has proven to be one of the greatest struggles of his life. After years of daily experience with horrifying combat, a mere trip to the grocery store seems like an insurmountable task. Enter Tuesday — a service dog trained to help veterans and the disabled put the pieces of their lives back together. Like Montalvan, Tuesday’s unethical training and serial abandonment suggest that he was treated as a soldier, too. Montalvan and Tuesday, wounded veteran and “broken” service dog, together find a way to bring each other back to life, to cope with the significant psychological damage that comes with post-traumatic stress. Montalvan’s erudite storytelling offers a deep exploration of what service dogs do for the disabled and of what it’s like for a soldier to come home from the war in Iraq. The profound impact of this service dog pervades the narration; Montalvan’s tone demonstrates his unwavering gratitude to Tuesday.
While Until Tuesday tells the story of a soldier’s experiences in Iraq, Montalvan does so without straying into too many political tangents. However, he does make clear his advocacy for veterans and disabled people, making a case for government-funded support for returning veterans and those who suffer from PTSD. Until Tuesday is an absorbing, accessible story of a war veteran’s struggles upon returning home and the therapeutic benefits of companionship from man’s best friend. —Suzanne Day
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- pat
- 05-15-11
Realy disapointing
I love animal stories and the first part of this book started out to be interesting.But somewhere it got to be about politics,military policy,and our presidents than about the dog.I understand how he needs to make us understand what is going on with his disabilities to help us know how Tuesday has helped him but to go on and on about the way the war is screwed up and other things in our government has done or not done takes my interest away.It was hard to stay with it to the end.
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- Wanda
- 12-12-11
Great book for dog lovers and patriots!
Would you listen to Until Tuesday again? Why?
Yes, it brought the realism in my life about what vetrens really go thru.
What did you like best about this story?
Loved learning about service dogs.
What about Luis Carlos Montalvan’s performance did you like?
Soothing voice and it was from his heart.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Dog bonding moments, sometimes we can get a glimpse of how much we are loved by them!
Any additional comments?
Recommend to those whom need an understanding about the enemy in war.
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- Brian PDX
- 12-20-14
Nicely read by the author, Tuesday is a great dog.
Montalvan writes very compassionately about his bonding with service dog "Tuesday" and how they come to learn about and understand each other.
A dog lovers dream of a novel, I recommend it to anyone who has a friend who relative who has been thru the Middle East wars or even Viet Nam.
Of course I had a few tears towards the end of the book, but I do love animals and have a friend who uses a service dog herself.
Well worth a credit and your time
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- Joanna
- 07-31-12
Wonderful Story, Great Writing, and Good Narration
What a wonderful surprise! As a dog lover, I was hoping for an uplifting story about the bond between a special dog and his human. What I got was so much more. First, I would like to acknowledge the exceptional writing of Luis Montalvan. He is a very talented writer.
Also, the content of the book went far beyond how Tuesday enabled Montalvan to regain a significant amount of function after his broken body and soul returned from Iraq. Montalvan adds insight to other compelling topics including how service dogs are trained, how Tuesday's early life was also riddled with loss, the insensitivities of people who do not understand the need of a service dog for people with disabilities other than blindness, and the tragic inadequacies of the Verteran's Affairs medical services provided to our soldiers when they return from war.
All of these issues are, of course, bound together with the warmth of the tale of how Tuesday and Montalvan helped each other to heal, and how they now function together as a loving unit, Tuesday guiding Montalvan to progress in his healing, or, at least deal with his disabilities because he has Tuesday for support, love, and physical help.
This story is much more than about a service dog doing his job in a placement to help a disabled man. It addresses political issues, sociological issues, and deeply personal issues of how war breaks down the men and women subjected to it.
I was a bit worried when I saw that Montalvan acted as his own narrator, but he has a wonderful voice, and he tells his story with such heart... no one else could have done it the same justice. I strongly recommend this book.
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- Helen King
- 09-20-12
Read it any way you can!!!
Would you listen to Until Tuesday again? Why?
I would listen to this book again, over and over even though it made me cry-because I I learned so much from it--the nobility of service dogs, the feelings of the disabled and the injustices frequently directed toward them.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Until Tuesday?
A NYC bus driver harrassed the author, belitling his dog and trying to humiliate and deny him access to the bus because she denied the veracity of a "service dog".
Have you listened to any of Luis Carlos Montalvan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This is the only book I have read by this author.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Over and over, it made me cry in gratitude to these dogs and the sacrifices of Iraqui verterans and the ignorance of physical and mental suffering of Disabled American Veterans.
Any additional comments?
Anyone aspiring to be a decent human being should listen or read this book--any way they could get it!
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- Tracy
- 03-18-13
Great story about recovery and success!
If you could sum up Until Tuesday in three words, what would they be?
determined and pure love
Who was your favorite character and why?
Tuesday! For his unconditional love and support
Have you listened to any of Luis Carlos Montalvan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A story of unconditional love
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- April
- 12-02-13
Heartwarming and heartbreaking!!!
Would you listen to Until Tuesday again? Why?
Oh yes! So personal and connects with his audience
What did you like best about this story?
He gives you insight to what returning soldiers wit PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder encounter. He also helps people learn to respect invisible disability.
Which character – as performed by Luis Carlos Montalvan – was your favorite?
Well himself as well as Tuesday!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A hero and the golden dog who rescued him!!!
Any additional comments?
Beautiful story of the connection and relationship/bond of a man and his dog!
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- Judy W
- 05-31-18
Great Listen!
My husband and I listened to this book while on a trip and we both enjoyed it very much. I especially liked that the author was also the narrator.
I really expected this to be a story about Tuesday, which it was, but there was so much more to be told and I feel that Luis Carlos Montalvan was able to do that very well.
I will be recommending this to everyone.
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- Cathy Sweeney
- 07-12-17
Must read!
As I listened to this book I was unsure of who the narrator was but felt that it was the author. The sadness,anguish, love, and joy was on every page.
There were so many things that go on in this book, Tuesday's story, Luis' story and the story of Luis and Tuesday Each chapter is adventure of a different kind. When Luis talked about realizing he was disabled I wanted to cheer as I have been there for a different reason but he spoke to me on my journey.
I will say that it is unlike any other dog book I have read and would say read it now!
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- Kevin Coley
- 09-27-16
I think I need a dog.
Luis tells us a lot about himself, his service, the army and it's failures, more than I wanted to know. Like Luis's life, Tuesday saves, no, makes the book. As a Vletnam vet it is good to see that the treatment of returning men and women is improving. As I am sure Luis agrees though, the best part is God's great gift, Tuesday!
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