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Hasta Martes: Un Guerrero Herido Y El Golden Retriever Que Lo Salvó (2014)

by Luis Carlos Montalván(Favorite Author)

4.18 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0147509335 (ISBN13: 9780147509338)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Penguin USA

review 1: I absolutely loved this book. It is touching, sad, funny, eye opening and heart warming all at the same time. While I was not unaware of the struggle veterans can have dealing with PTSD I really had no understanding of it before reading this. I would recommend this book to anyone with family that had served during times of conflict, anyone who has themselves served, dog lovers in general, or someone looking to understand service dogs and what all they can do. This book really covers a lot of things and I don't feel it really falls into one category. Yes it is a great "dog story " but it is also a great account of the Iraq war. It is not only a great story explaining the need of service dogs but a also a call on all of us to be more aware, more understanding of what war ca... moren really do to soldiers, what war entails, and what humanity can look like.
review 2: I had 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. less

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