The Art of Racing in the Rain

Stein, Garth

ISBN 10: 0061565407 ISBN 13: 9780061565403

Publisher: Harperaudio, 2008

Synopsis

Evaluating his life on the eve of his death, atypical canine Enzo considers the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift, has made in his pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver; the painful custody battle between Denny and his in-laws, and the dog's own efforts to preserve the Swift family. Simultaneous.

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Review

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

"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

"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

"Splendid."--"People" (3 ? out of 4 stars)

"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

Splendid. --"People" (3 ? out of 4 stars)"

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

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"

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"

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"

Splendid. --People (3 ? out of 4 stars)"

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"

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. I loved this book. --Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants"

"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. I loved this book."--Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants

"Splendid."--People (3 ? out of 4 stars)

-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. I loved this book.---Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants

-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

-Splendid.---People (3 ? out of 4 stars)

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

-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

-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

-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

"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

"Splendid."--People (3 1/2 out of 4 stars)

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

"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. I loved this book."--Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants

From the Publisher

From Publishers Weekly
If you've ever wondered what your dog is thinking, Stein's third novel offers an answer. Enzo is a lab terrier mix plucked from a farm outside Seattle to ride shotgun with race car driver Denny Swift as he pursues success on the track and off. Denny meets and marries Eve, has a daughter, Zoë, and risks his savings and his life to make it on the professional racing circuit. Enzo, frustrated by his inability to speak and his lack of opposable thumbs, watches Denny's old racing videos, coins koanlike aphorisms that apply to both driving and life, and hopes for the day when his life as a dog will be over and he can be reborn a man. When Denny hits an extended rough patch, Enzo remains his most steadfast if silent supporter. Enzo is a reliable companion and a likable enough narrator, though the string of Denny's bad luck stories strains believability. Much like Denny, however, Stein is able to salvage some dignity from the over-the-top drama. (May)
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About this edition

• Publisher: Harperaudio
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061565407
• ISBN 13: 9780061565403
• Binding: Audio CD