The Art of Racing in the Rain

Stein, Garth

ISBN 10: 0061780308 ISBN 13: 9780061780301

Publisher: HarperAudio, 2009

Synopsis

Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul, he has educated himself by listening 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.

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 Denny's wife; the three-year custody battle with his in-laws over their daughter, Zoë. In the end, 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, this 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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Paperback. Pub Date: Jun Pages: 128 in Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers 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. Zo. whose maternal grandpar...

Review:

"Fans of Marley & Me, rejoice." -- Entertainment Weekly

"I savored Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain for many reasons: a dog who speaks, the thrill of competitive racing, a heart-tugging storyline, and--best of all--the fact that it is a meditation on humility and hope in the face of despair." -- Wally Lamb, Author of She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True

"The perfect book for anyone who knows that some of our best friends walk beside us on four legs; that compassion isn't only for humans; and that the relationship between two souls...meant for each other never really comes to an end." -- Jodi Picoult

"One of those stories that may earn its place next to Richard Bach's 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull,' Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist,' and Yann Martel's 'Life of Pi.'" -- Portland Oregonian

"The Art of Racing in The Rain has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger, and--most especially--the canine narrator Enzo. This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human." -- Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061780308
• ISBN 13: 9780061780301
• Binding: Audio CD