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

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Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Publication Date
2008-05-13
Pages
368
ISBN
9780061562402
Book Title
Art of Racing in the Rain
Item Length
9in
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Year
2008
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8in
Author
Garth Stein
Features
Large Type
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Fantasy / Contemporary, Animals, Family Life, General, Literary
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Number of Pages
368 Pages

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The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein--a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of a dog's efforts to hold together his family in the face of a divisive custody battle. "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 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. 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.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061562408
ISBN-13
9780061562402
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63470753

Product Key Features

Book Title
Art of Racing in the Rain
Author
Garth Stein
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Large Type
Topic
Fantasy / Contemporary, Animals, Family Life, General, Literary
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
368 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edition Description
Large Type / Large Print Edition
Reviews
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., 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., 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., 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.', "The Art of Racing in the Rain takes you on an unforgettable journey through another kind of mind, through the eyes -- and nose -- of a dog. I found it fascinating." (Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation), 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., "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 ½ 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. 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." -- 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., 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 .
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22

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  • Great read -- especially if you are a dog lover

    This great little book tells the story through the eyes of an aged dog, named Enzo, who is coming to the end of his life with the knowledge (based on a documentary he viewed) that in his next life he will come back as a man. Enzo's owner, Denny, is a race car driver of minimal importance -- that is to everyone except Enzo. The main part of the story looks back at Enzo's life with Denny and Denny's life with his wife and daughter. A tragedy occurs in their lives that changes everything except Enzo's relationship with Denny. In the end, it is Enzo that is able to "save" Denny from a mistake and the bittersweet story will leave you with the feeling that life is a mystery and perhaps the next time you look at a dog (or your dog) you'll think differently.