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    The Art of Racing in the Rain
    The Art of Racing in the Rain
    The Art of Racing in the Rain
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    The Art of Racing in the Rain

    Written by Garth Stein

    Narrated by Christopher Evan Welch

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    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNER

    MEET THE DOG

    WHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD

    HOW TO BE HUMAN

    The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope—a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.

    “Splendid.” —People

    “The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn’t only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end. Every now and then I’m lucky enough to read a novel I can’t stop thinking about: this is one of them.” —Jodi Picoult

    “It’s impossible not to love Enzo.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

    “This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book.” —Sara Gruen

    Editor's Note

    Winning, losing & loving...

    See the trials and tribulations of a fraying family from the heartwarming perspective of their dog. Man’s best friend has much to teach about winning, losing & loving on this emotionally turbulent ride.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateMay 13, 2008
    ISBN9780061630682
    Author

    Garth Stein

    Garth Stein is the author of Enzo Races in the Rain!, based on the New York Times bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain (and its tween adaptation, Racing in the Rain). His other works include A Sudden Light, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, Raven Stole the Moon, and a play, Brother Jones. He is the cofounder of Seattle7Writers.org, a nonprofit collective of sixty-two Northwest authors dedicated to fostering a passion for the written word. Garth lives in Seattle with his family and his dog, Comet.

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    Readers find this title to be a heartwarming and emotional story told from the perspective of a dog. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the bond between humans and their furry friends. Many readers were deeply moved by the story and found it to be full of life lessons. The writing and narration were praised, and some readers even mentioned that they laughed and cried while reading. Overall, this book is highly recommended for dog lovers and anyone looking for a touching and entertaining read.

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    • 5/5
      I absolutely LOVED this book! My cousin recommended it, and now I'm seeing that a bunch of friends have already read it. I've never read anything like this before, that I can recall... it was a lovely story about a family and their ups and downs... but from the perspective of their dog. And this dog was BRILLIANT! Just the insights the dog had were amazing... the things the dog noticed about human behavior that we, as humans, fail to notice. One example: we rarely LISTEN to one another; we wait our turn to tell our stories, and we often derail each other's stories because of one nugget of similarity within a person's story. It's so true. I'm SO guilty of this! Why can't we just shut up and LISTEN to each other? Anyway, I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to dog-lovers, especially.
    • 5/5
      A book read to me by the dog who co-stars in it seemed absurd to me. But I gave it a try anyway. What a delight! It was a fun journey into the perspectives and dreams of another being. A good story, with pathos throughout, I looked forward to listening each day.
    • 5/5
      This is a story of a man and his dog
      And the life they share together. The story is narrated by the dog and he weaves the story line through dating, marriage, birth of a child and so on. This is an easy relaxing read …. don’t miss out!
    • 5/5
      This was an interesting concept, seeing life from the eyes of a very intelligent dog. It was an interesting ride. At first I thought it was silly , but then I got into it.. I recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      A very moving and most enjoyable take. I highly recommend to all! ?
    • 5/5
      Excellent book! I was a little in doubt about a story told by a dog, but a friend recommended it highly so I decided to give it a try. The story seemed to drag a little bit partway through but soon turned around, and by the end Enzo the dog was tugging on my heartstrings and had me reaching for the tissue box. And I appreciated the wisdom in Denny's driving theory that "the car goes where the eyes go". That's a good life lesson for us all.
    • 5/5
      Only wish I wouldn’t have waited so long to read this one!
    • 5/5
      Wonderfully written. I was smiling and crying at the same time all throughout the chapters.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely breathtaking. It was a roller coaster ride in the mind of Enzo. Note: must have tissues.
    • 5/5
      Everything about this book is wonderful. It touched my soul.
    • 5/5
      This book wrecked me ??? It was SOO good! READ IT
    • 5/5
      Very heartwarming. Reminds me of my childhood dog. I'll always think of her and love her.
    • 5/5
      This was a good story that breaks your heart in the best way.
    • 5/5
      Such an emotional and amazing story. I absolutely loved it.
    • 5/5
      I would give this book 10 stars if I could. I know I will be reading it again and again throughout the years to come.
    • 5/5
      The wonderfully crafted story in rich detail is told from a unique perspective. Loved every minute
    • 5/5
      The details the emotions the love the never giving up ! Beautifully told ❤️
    • 5/5
      I loved this book! The writing was great and I loved the narration. Can't wait to see how they do the movie. Definitely a must read!
    • 5/5
      Really loved this book, an emotional listen through the life of a dog and his family.
    • 5/5
      Told by the perspective of a dog! So, so good.
    • 5/5
      I had just finished reading 'A Dog's Purpose' so I naturally gravitated toward this book. It was no surprise to me, nor off-putting that the storyline is from a dog's perspective.

      Enzo is taking stock of his life on the eve of his death. He reminisces about growing up with Denney, his owner, and learning about life, love, car racing, and death.

      'The Art of Racing in the Rain' is a heartwarming, and sometimes humorous account of the life of a dog in the midst of human companionship and how that companionship translates into a love that transcends time and place.

      A wonderful read with a touching ending. Another five star read.
    • 3/5
      Overall, I’d say this was pretty good. With all the high rated reviews, though, I think I was expecting more. I thought it was too long for what it was, and somewhat boring. I kept wanting it to be over, and was very glad when it was.
    • 5/5
      What a beautiful story...bravo to the main character and how he composed himself throughout the many life challenges he faced. I especially enjoyed Enzo, the faithful loyal dog who is more human than dog...I will never look at my dog the same way! Also great narration. A fabulous book that I would recommend it to anyone.
    • 5/5
      If our pets could speak. Loved listening to this story.
    • 4/5
      Had to listen to this with my dog next to me
    • 5/5
      Laugh, cry, feel a little bit wiser!
    • 4/5
      I might even give it 4.5 stars. Everyone needs an Enzo, the dog through whose eyes this story is told. I very much enjoyed Enzo's simple and heartfelt, yet somewhat philosophic narration of the events that unfold before him. Through his eyes, you are able to care for Denny, Eve, and Zoe, his people. I had been a little unsure of how much I would like it at first, because Denny is a racecar driver, a hobby in which I have close to zero interest. But the racing doesn't take over the story, and it takes place in Seattle, far from the NASCAR-crazed South, giving it a different air-and I think it's a different style of racing entirely. Despite that, I felt myself drawn to all four characters and crying, rejoicing, and running through the park with them.
    • 5/5
      Emotional, heart wrenching !!! Loved the book.
    • 5/5
      Seattle Washington - Enzo is different from other dogs. He has acquired a nearly human soul by listening to the words of his master, Denny Swift, a race car driver. He helps Denny through the death of his wife, Eve, & custody battle over his daughter, Zoe. While dying, Enzo, knows he will return as a man. This is a heart-wrenching, funny & uplifting story of family, love, loyalty & hope. I really enjoyed listening to the audio & recommend it.
    • 5/5
      If you are a dog person this is most definitely for you! I lost my boy almost 6 months ago and Enzo reminds me so much of him. I highly recommend this audiobook!