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The Art of Racing in the Rain
Garth Stein
Harper
May 2008
On Sale: May 1, 2008
336 pages
ISBN: 0061537934
EAN: 9780061537936
Hardcover
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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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