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The Art of Racing in the Rain
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Garth Stein
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Product Details
- Author: Garth Stein
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- Binding: Hardcover
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- Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
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- EAN: 9780061537936
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- ISBN: 0061537934
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- Label: Harper
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- Manufacturer: Harper
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- Number of Items: 1
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- Number of Pages: 336
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- Product Group: Book
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- Publication Date: 2008-05-01
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- Publisher: Harper
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- Release Date: 2008-05-13
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- Studio: Harper
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- Title: The Art of Racing in the Rain
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Product Description: 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. 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. 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, Zoë, 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 Zoë 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. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
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Customer Reviews
Excellent Book
This is an excellent book. The author really makes you believe this story is coming from the dog's perspective. Highly recommended, not just for animal lovers.
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Laughter, tears and everything in between...
is my best description for Garth Stein's newest novel. Enzo is a beautiful, insightful, cunning and caring creature/man. Being a dog lover, and having just lost mine of 14 years, this canine-narrated story of hope and love and triumph and was written with nothing short of integrity. The humorous writing provided a light hearted thread throughout the book. It's an easy and delightful read....get it!!!
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I can't stop thinking about it--an amazing book
I got this book on a fluke... I saw it displayed in my local Starbucks, read the jacket, seemed interesting, and I thought the dog's perspective would be a nice change of pace. Pondered it a few days, finally just got it after staring at it everyday--and the dog on the cover is just too cute.
Yes, I had the same worries as others: the dog is going to die and I'm going to fall apart reading about it. But maybe, just maybe, it won't be so bad in this one...maybe I'll understand it this time...maybe I won't be so annoyed thinking "you knew it was going to happen and there you go reading anyway!" All I know is I want to go out like Enzo, and in a way, I was cheering him on.
I don't know how fast I read this book, but it's one of those books I FLEW through--could not put it down. I laughed out loud, got angry, laughed some more, weepy, more angry, and ecstatic as I ventured thru the book...the dog's narration is fantastic! Garth Stein has Enzo, human interactions (good and bad), and Formula 1 racing so perfectly braided...it all seems so current and relevant, almost looking into the lives of people you know. It's a beautiful, wonderful, amazing story--I can't wait to read it again. If you asked my 'inner dog' what it thought of the book, I'd bark twice!
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Enzo touches your heart ...
This book was the best I've read in a while. It was heart-wrenching at times and self-exposing at others. It made me cry, laugh and fall in love with my dogs all over again. Now, I often find myself wondering what they are really thinking. I found this book on a Starbucks shelf and couldn't resist being a dog and racing lover, it was definitely a great buy!
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Great Read
This is a wonderful book. Has the reader laughing and crying all within the same cover. I'd recommend it.
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