{"product_id":"the-art-of-racing-in-the-rain-isbn-9780062023063","title":"The Art of Racing in the Rain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Splendid.” —\u003cem\u003ePeople\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“It’s impossible not to love Enzo.” —\u003cem\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book.” —Sara Gruen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnzo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Fans of \u003cem\u003eMarley \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e, rejoice.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of those stories that may earn its place next to Richard Bach’s \u003cem\u003eJonathan Livingston Seagull\u003c\/em\u003e, Paulo Coelho’s \u003cem\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/em\u003e, and Yann Martel’s \u003cem\u003eLife of Pi\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePortland Oregonian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Racing\u003c\/em\u003e 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJodi Picoult\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Art of Racing in The Rain has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger, and--most especially--the canine narrator Enzo. 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