Until Tuesday

By: Luis Carlos Montalvan

Narrated by: Luis Carlos Montalvan

Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

"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.

©2011 Luis Carlos Montalvan (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Luis and Tuesday were one of the original sources of inspiration for my very first piece of legislation. Luis' story of military service, his struggles with visible and invisible wounds of war, and the dog who helped save his life is as compelling on the page as when you hear it in person." (Senator Al Franken)

“Montalvan’s first-person account of their journey together offers rare insight into the issues facing returning veterans and the lifesaving bond between a service dog and human. Listeners hear the despair, fear, frustration, and, ultimately, the love and hope of the pair. Montalvan doesn’t refrain from discussing his most painful and embarrassing experiences. Hearing the story in his own voice adds to its power and vibrancy.” ( AudioFile)

Wow

You’ll learn about service dogs, PTSD, the Iraqi war, and discrimination against the disabled. I highly recommend this book.

Wonderful Man & Dog Tail

Mr.Montalvan is a true American hero in every sense of the word. His story is compelling and educational. Tuesday is an angel dog, one you can't help but fall in love with sight unseen. This book brings home that war is hell, even after a soldier leaves the battlefield. My only objection is there is a bit too much repetition of events. This lessened the impact of the events to a degree. I would also like to have the book to include an update on Mr. Montalvan current status. Also Tuesday's.

Great story a Must Read

This is a book everyone should read. Read by the author himself & Tuesday his dog and how he made him human again.

Excellent!!

This is a truly inspiring book! It is an honest story of one man's struggle. I couldn't put it down. I finished it in a weekend.

Enlightening

This is a very informative book. There is so much to be learned about veterans and service dogs.

Tuesday is my favorite day!

What made the experience of listening to Until Tuesday the most enjoyable?

I knew Luis and Tuesday's story before I read the book since I work in the VA. Being a veteran made the story more personal for me, which always makes it more enjoyable.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tuesday, of course! The dog always wins!

Have you listened to any of Luis Carlos Montalvan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I have not. I did not know he had others.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I was fine either way.

Any additional comments?

This is a great story that I can share with my colleagues at work who train service dogs for veterans. Thanks for sharing you story, Luis!

Touching story

This is a touching story about just how much service dogs can effect the lives of disabled people and how amazing these animals can be!

Powerful.

This story was deeply powerful and moving. It was well worth the time. It will melt your heart in the best possible of ways.

Great listen!

A great book telling the story of a mentally and physically wounded vet and how a dog's love
can help heal those wounds. Animal lovers will appreciate!

Beautifully told story!

Love, love , love this book! Good read for everyone in or out of the dog world. It made me laugh out loud and cry with joy and sometimes much sadness. But most of all it made me feel