Luis Carlos Montalvan
About the Author
Luis Carlos Montalvan is a distinguished author, former U.S. Army Captain, and advocate for veterans' mental health, whose writing draws from his profound personal experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder and the transformative power of service animals. After serving in Iraq and returning home with severe injuries, Montalvan found solace and purpose in his bond with Tuesday, a golden retriever who became his lifeline. His memoir Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him chronicles this extraordinary journey, blending raw emotion with inspiring resilience to highlight the healing potential of human-animal connections. Through his work, Montalvan not only shares his story but also champions awareness for veterans' issues, encouraging readers to embrace vulnerability and hope in the face of adversity.
