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The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
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The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein

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How much did I love this book? < > That Much. It's such a classic tale (the faithful companion Good Dog) but told from the dog's perspective. Enzo the dog chronicles his master's changing relationship with his wife and daughter, his relationship with Enzo, and muses on life as a dog and as a man.

It was truly an outstanding book. It made me laugh, it made me cry (to the point that I couldn't read it on my commute home) and it actually made me reflect on my own life...and how I treated MY dog. It also made me wonder what I could name "Enzo."

If you're looking for a touching book that's a quick read, this is it. It's also an excellent present for ANYONE on your gift list (kids, parents, recent grads)...unless they're dog/animal haters. Then not so much.

It's a very sweet book I think anyone would enjoy. ( )
sacrain | Jun 23, 2009 |  
Have your box of kleenex ready. A wonderful book told through the eyes of Enzo the family dog. I wanted to read the book all over again when I finished. ( )
peggyar | Jun 22, 2009 |  
The author's creativity amazes me; his approach with this book was very unique. The wonderful characters and the touching tale made this book impossible for me to put down. You needn't be a dog lover to love this book! ( )
MsNick | May 26, 2009 |  
One of the best books so far this year. Entirely narrated from the perspective of Enzo the dog. And he is a very believable story teller. He recalls his life, from the time he was born on a farm, being chosen from the litter and his life with Denny, the wonderful man who cares for and loves him, through marriage, having children, deaths and court trials. With a back drop of auto racing and life lessons learned through racing techniques and sage advice from the greats, like Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. This was a wonderful, heartwarming, loving and sometimes sad life story. I highly recommend this book. ( )
sydamy | May 6, 2009 |  
One of the best reads in a long time although I admit I am partial to canine authors. The narrator's voice is believable and accurate (according to Temple Grandin's review of this book) and my understanding of dog behavior.

Car racing is a sport that does not interest me in the least but I found myself appreciating and understanding some aspects because of the narrator's love of the this world.

The metaphor of racing and life was consistant but not overplayed; the pain and joy conveyed were palpable but, then again, I am a parent and a lover of dogs.

If you loved Pam Houston's "Sight Hound" then you must read this book. ( )
tehanu | Mar 23, 2009 |  
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"With you mind power, your determination, your instinct and the experience as well, you can fly very high." - Ayrton Senna
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Gestures are all that I have; sometimes they must be grand in nature.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0061537934, Hardcover)

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.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:11 -0400)

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