At first, Enzo feels threatened by Eve's relationship with Denny, but he quickly accepts her as an addition to their family when she becomes pregnant with their daughter, Zoë. It is during this time together that Denny imparts his wisdom and philosophy about racing, resulting in Enzo growing up to be a racing fanatic.īut Denny and Enzo's bachelor lifestyle suddenly ends when Denny meets the love of his life, Eve. From the time Denny picked Enzo out of a furry pile of puppies on a farm in Spangle, Washington, their favorite pastime is watching tapes of old races together. His specialty, as suggested by the title of the novel, is racing in the rain.
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He has a lot of talent for an amateur driver and years of professional training on racetracks. So, on the eve of his death, Enzo begins to look back on his life with Denny.ĭenny works at an auto-body shop, but his true passion lies in racecar driving. documentary about reincarnation in Mongolia, Enzo has fully believed that when he dies, his soul will transfer to a newborn human. Not only does Enzo know he is knocking on heaven's door, he embraces his death, because all Enzo's life, he has longed to be human and ever since watching a T.V. The story begins as Enzo experiences a rapid decline in his health. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.The Art of Racing in the Rainis narrated by the inner voice of a wise terrier-mix named Enzo, who lives in Seattle with his owner and personal hero, Denny Swift. 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.Ī 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. 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. 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. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. I loved this book.” -Sara GruenĮnzo 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.
“This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human.
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“It’s impossible not to love Enzo.” - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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 “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. 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.
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