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Books : The Art of Racing in the Rain |
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey 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: 148
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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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I found this story one of the most charming I've read in a long time. I am the volunteer coordinator at an animal shelter, a dog show judge, and a dog breeder, and I am not normally enamored with a story written by the dog, but this one is the exception. If you have watched a beloved pet grow older and infirmed you will understand this character, the dog named Enzo. If you are a dog lover, a person whose dog is a member of the family, you will enjoy this book. If you are not a dog lover then ... Read More
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my favorite book so far this year. move over marley and merle! -shelly in snohomish
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A GREAT BOOK AND A WONDERFUL READ. THIS IS FUN LIKE A MERRY GO ROUND.
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The story is touching, minus the car-racing, but I must have been moved by the picture of the dog on the cover and forgotten how much I dislike anthropomorphizing when I chose this book at the library. I love animals, respect animals, which is why I don't think it's cute or endearing to read about, or watch movies, other than animated, where animals speak as though they were human. That's just my opinion, which is why the book didn't speak to me. Having the dog tell the story threw me off balance...it ... Read More
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From the get-go this was clearly going to be my kind of book. But I had little idea how totally enraptured I'd become as I started to read. I generally cannot read books for too long a period of time anymore but I find myself gulping this novel down in huge bites. I'll be finished with it shortly and I am actually dreading that moment. I'm thoroughly enjoying every minute I am spending with this dog and his philosophical musings and his clear-eyed view of the actual simplicity of a very complex world. ... Read More
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey 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: 148
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