The Art of Racing in the Rain | 
 enlarge | Author: Garth Stein
Publisher: Harper
Category: Book
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.2 x 1.7
ISBN: 0061537934
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780061537936
ASIN: 0061537934
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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p Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. /p p Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. /p p On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoe, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoe at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man. /p p A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, iThe Art of Racing in the Rain/i is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it. /p
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 The Art of Racing in the Rain November 20, 2008
BarbB2003 (Camano Island, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book!!! A unique perspective on life from a canine point of view, which I found myself ageeing with more often than not. On my list of all time favorites and highly recommended to dog lovers everywhere.
The Art of Racing in the Rain November 18, 2008
Betty-anne Stenmark (Woodside, California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this story one of the most charming I've read in a long time. I am the volunteer coordinator at an animal shelter, a dog show judge, and a dog breeder, and I am not normally enamored with a story written by the dog, but this one is the exception. If you have watched a beloved pet grow older and infirmed you will understand this character, the dog named Enzo. If you are a dog lover, a person whose dog is a member of the family, you will enjoy this book. If you are not a dog lover then it is clearly not a book for you. I am buying a copy of this book for each of my volunteers as a holiday gift. br /Betty-Anne Stenmark
stein truly knows the love and devotion of man and woman's best friend. November 18, 2008
shelly rollins
my favorite book so far this year. move over marley and merle! -shelly in snohomish
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN November 17, 2008
Jo A. Philpot (lummi island wa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A GREAT BOOK AND A WONDERFUL READ. THIS IS FUN LIKE A MERRY GO ROUND. br /
 Enzo's telling of the story bothered, rather than endeared me. November 17, 2008
bookloverintexas (Texas)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The story is touching, minus the car-racing, but I must have been moved by the picture of the dog on the cover and forgotten how much I dislike anthropomorphizing when I chose this book at the library. I love animals, respect animals, which is why I don't think it's cute or endearing to read about, or watch movies, other than animated, where animals speak as though they were human. That's just my opinion, which is why the book didn't speak to me. Having the dog tell the story threw me off balance...it didn't feel right, as beloved as the dog was.
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