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Books : The Art of Racing in the RainIn association with Amazon.comby: Garth Stein  List Price: $23.95 Amazon.com's Price: $16.29 You Save: $7.66 (32%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780061537936 ISBN: 0061537934 Label: Harper Manufacturer: Harper Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: May 01, 2008 Publisher: Harper Release Date: May 13, 2008 Studio: Harper Sales Rank: 147 Related Items:
Editorial Review: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - I loved this book....was so sorry it was overI read alot of non-fiction and fiction and alot about animals, because I love them, and because I am a dog trainer. Also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This author was right on about grieving issues and how the characters (man and dog)reacted to situations in the story. I loved that Enzo narrated the story. Couldn't put it down. What a guy (the author) and where did his sensitivity and creativity come from. Thank you for something wonderful out in the world of the written word. Rating: - Woof Woff - Extraordinary, Fabulous, Superb need I say more! Loved this book! Brought back so many fond memories of my little "POLO" who was with me for 14 years - may he RIP. Today as I walk the streets in NYC I find myself talking to dog owners and recommending this book. Truly enjoyed the journey, I laugh, cried, and laugh again. . . incredible. :) Rating: - If it keeps your wife upI bought this book for my wife and I can't remember when (been married 41 years) I bought her a book that she couldn't put down. She didn't come to bed she read it almost non stop (she did put it down so she could fix my meals). Then she told me the story in such detail I did not have to read it. She loved it! Rating:  - Great but very sadOutstanding book written very well, but so very sad. Enzo was the best. Makes you look at your own dog differently! Rating: - wonderful book must readif you love dogs this is a must read. Very well written sad but funny, witty. Now I know what my dog thinks sometimes. Browse for similar items by category:
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