Tuesday's Promise: One Veteran, One Dog, and Their Bold Quest to Change Lives
Autor Luis Carlos Montalvan, Ellis Henicanen Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 mai 2018
In this spectacular memoir, Luis and Tuesday brought their healing mission to the next level, showing how these beautifully trained animals could assist soldiers, veterans, and many others with mental and physical disabilities. They rescued a forgotten Tuskegee airman, battled obstinate VA bureaucrats, and provided solace to war heroes coast-to-coast.
As Luis and Tuesday celebrated exhilarating victories, a grave obstacle threatened their work. Luis made great progress battling his own PTSD, but his physical wounds got so bad that he was wheelchair-bound. He needed to decide whether to amputate his leg and carry on with a bionic prosthesis. Even as he struggled with dramatic emotional and physical changes, ten-year-old Tuesday was lovingly by his side through it all.
Luis' death in December 2016 was another terrible tragedy of the invisible wounds of war. This book was his last letter of love to his best friend, Tuesday, and to veterans, readers, friends, and fellow dog lovers everywhere.
Never more timely than now,Tuesday's Promiseis an inspiring story of love, service, teamwork, and the remarkable bond between humans and canines.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780316314435
ISBN-10: 0316314439
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 133 x 203 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Hachette Books
ISBN-10: 0316314439
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 133 x 203 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Hachette Books
Notă biografică
Luis
Carlos
Montalvánwas
a
captain
in
the
U.S.
Army
who
served
two
combat
tours
in
Iraq,
where
he
earned
the
Combat
Action
Badge,
two
Bronze
Stars,
and
the
Purple
Heart.
He
was
the
bestselling
author
ofUntil
Tuesday:
A
Wounded
Warrior
and
the
Golden
Retriever
Who
Saved
Himand
two
children's
books,Tuesday
Tucks
Me
InandTuesday
Takes
Me
There.
He
and
Tuesday
advocated
for
veterans
and
others
with
disabilities,
tirelessly
promoting
the
virtues
of
service
dogs.
He
is
buried
at
Arlington
National
Cemetery.
Ellis Henicanis a journalist and TV pundit and the author of fourNew York Timesbestsellers. His website is henican.com.
Ellis Henicanis a journalist and TV pundit and the author of fourNew York Timesbestsellers. His website is henican.com.
Recenzii
"Compelling
and
ultimately
heartbreaking...Montalván's
ability,
with
cowriter
Henican,
to
present
the
ongoing
personal
and
bureaucratic
struggles
suffered
by
so
many
will
likely
inspire
readers
to
become
more
engaged
with
the
veterans
community.
Tuesday's
Promise
and
Montalván's
death
are
reminders
of
how
much
America
still
owes
those
who
have
served
our
country
so
faithfully.
This
powerful
story
has
now
become
simply,
and
tragically,
unforgettable."—Booklist
(starred
review)
"Tuesday's Promiseis a honorable andworthy tribute to Luis Montalván and Tuesday, the service dog he loved anddepended on after bravely serving his country in war. I've seen through mysupport for Companions for Heroes how a dog can help heal a broken life,serving as a companion with a love that is almost indescribable. Tuesday'sPromise captures that relationship better than any book written to date."—Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary and co-host of Fox News' The Five
"War affects warriors in a thousanddifferent ways. As Luis discovered so vividly, the battle back home can be thetoughest one. With loyal Tuesday at his side, Luis teaches his fellow warriorsthe true meaning of friendship, support, struggle and love. We all need specialallies, human and canine. You can't help but love this pair. American veteransowe them both a huge debt of gratitude."—Rorke Denver, former trainer commander, U.S. Navy SEALs, New York Times bestselling author of Damn Few and Worth Dying For
"Forthose of us who have witnessed the unbiased cold hand of death upon friend,civilian and foe; these ghosts of war follow us home. Every now and thenyou find someone who understands. Luis and Tuesday stoodtogether fighting against this enemy. Take a moment to understand this plaguecalled PTSD and readTuesday's Promise. It is a powerful book; the truths that Luis writes so eloquently aboutwill inspire overwhelming pride and profound sadness and hopefully for amoment, allow you to see these apparitions, these ghosts of war."—Lt. Jason Redman, retired US Navy, author of The Trident and Founder of SOF Spoken
"LuisMontalván brilliantly captures the experience of warriors returning home. Thisbook was an honor and privilege for me to read! I am humbled by the service ofthese two selfless warriors."—Richard R. Peters, retired US Navy SEAL, author of Man of War
PRAISE FORUNTIL TUESDAY
"This story of an incredible service dog is both touching and warm. Some of the struggles are painful to read, because they are so real, but that only makes the triumphs more uplifting. In the course of these pages, Tuesday truly becomes a hero, as does Luis Montalván. This book feels like more than a joy; it feels necessary."—Vicki Myron, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofDewey
"This is a profoundly honest book filled with vital lessons about loss, friendship, war and the loving bonds that can save us in our lowest moments. We are all lucky that Capt. Montalván and his dog Tuesday found each other, for in their story we see the possibilities in our own lives."—Jeffrey Zaslow, coauthor of the #1New York TimesbestsellingThe Last Lecture
"Wow, what a book! I think I was crying on page 3. The collision of man and dog, and the unbreakable bond they form, made my heart leap. Everyone should read this book to better understand not only the ravages of war, but the amazing capacity of the human spirit to rebound. I dare anyone to read this book and not believe in the power of love to heal."—Lee Woodruff, author ofIn an Instant(with Bob Woodruff) andPerfectly Imperfect
"Luis and Tuesday are two true American heroes. This powerful story is a testament to the courage of veterans both on and off the battlefield. Luis is a critical voice for our community, reminding every single veteran that they are not alone."—Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director and Founder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and author ofChasing Ghosts
"Until Tuesdayexplores the unique bond that can occur between dogs and people that ennobles both. This book is a moving tribute to the courage and perseverance of a man as well as the love and the devotion of a remarkable and unforgettable dog."—Larry Levin,New York Timesbestselling author ofOogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love
"A clarion call to all who profess to care about our veterans and an intense reminder of just how high a price they have already paid, Montalván's mixture of memoir, military history, and pet story results in an urgently important tale."—Booklist
"A deeply moving story of service, sacrifice, and restoration. Years from now when critics assemble the canon of Iraq War literature, look forUntil Tuesdayto make everyone's short list."—Andrew J. Bacevich, author ofWashington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War
"Tuesday's Promiseis a honorable andworthy tribute to Luis Montalván and Tuesday, the service dog he loved anddepended on after bravely serving his country in war. I've seen through mysupport for Companions for Heroes how a dog can help heal a broken life,serving as a companion with a love that is almost indescribable. Tuesday'sPromise captures that relationship better than any book written to date."—Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary and co-host of Fox News' The Five
"War affects warriors in a thousanddifferent ways. As Luis discovered so vividly, the battle back home can be thetoughest one. With loyal Tuesday at his side, Luis teaches his fellow warriorsthe true meaning of friendship, support, struggle and love. We all need specialallies, human and canine. You can't help but love this pair. American veteransowe them both a huge debt of gratitude."—Rorke Denver, former trainer commander, U.S. Navy SEALs, New York Times bestselling author of Damn Few and Worth Dying For
"Forthose of us who have witnessed the unbiased cold hand of death upon friend,civilian and foe; these ghosts of war follow us home. Every now and thenyou find someone who understands. Luis and Tuesday stoodtogether fighting against this enemy. Take a moment to understand this plaguecalled PTSD and readTuesday's Promise. It is a powerful book; the truths that Luis writes so eloquently aboutwill inspire overwhelming pride and profound sadness and hopefully for amoment, allow you to see these apparitions, these ghosts of war."—Lt. Jason Redman, retired US Navy, author of The Trident and Founder of SOF Spoken
"LuisMontalván brilliantly captures the experience of warriors returning home. Thisbook was an honor and privilege for me to read! I am humbled by the service ofthese two selfless warriors."—Richard R. Peters, retired US Navy SEAL, author of Man of War
PRAISE FORUNTIL TUESDAY
"This story of an incredible service dog is both touching and warm. Some of the struggles are painful to read, because they are so real, but that only makes the triumphs more uplifting. In the course of these pages, Tuesday truly becomes a hero, as does Luis Montalván. This book feels like more than a joy; it feels necessary."—Vicki Myron, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofDewey
"This is a profoundly honest book filled with vital lessons about loss, friendship, war and the loving bonds that can save us in our lowest moments. We are all lucky that Capt. Montalván and his dog Tuesday found each other, for in their story we see the possibilities in our own lives."—Jeffrey Zaslow, coauthor of the #1New York TimesbestsellingThe Last Lecture
"Wow, what a book! I think I was crying on page 3. The collision of man and dog, and the unbreakable bond they form, made my heart leap. Everyone should read this book to better understand not only the ravages of war, but the amazing capacity of the human spirit to rebound. I dare anyone to read this book and not believe in the power of love to heal."—Lee Woodruff, author ofIn an Instant(with Bob Woodruff) andPerfectly Imperfect
"Luis and Tuesday are two true American heroes. This powerful story is a testament to the courage of veterans both on and off the battlefield. Luis is a critical voice for our community, reminding every single veteran that they are not alone."—Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director and Founder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and author ofChasing Ghosts
"Until Tuesdayexplores the unique bond that can occur between dogs and people that ennobles both. This book is a moving tribute to the courage and perseverance of a man as well as the love and the devotion of a remarkable and unforgettable dog."—Larry Levin,New York Timesbestselling author ofOogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love
"A clarion call to all who profess to care about our veterans and an intense reminder of just how high a price they have already paid, Montalván's mixture of memoir, military history, and pet story results in an urgently important tale."—Booklist
"A deeply moving story of service, sacrifice, and restoration. Years from now when critics assemble the canon of Iraq War literature, look forUntil Tuesdayto make everyone's short list."—Andrew J. Bacevich, author ofWashington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War