{"product_id":"the-art-of-racing-in-the-rain-hardcover","title":"The Art of Racing in the Rain - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGarth Stein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE DOG \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO BE HUMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Splendid.\" --\u003cem\u003ePeople\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's impossible not to love Enzo.\" --\u003cem\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book.\" --Sara Gruen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 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. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Racing in the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e 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--Sara Gruen, Author of \u003cem\u003eWater for Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 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. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Racing in the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.6 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award (2009)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Canyon Reader Award (2012)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art of Racing in the Rain\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376238215346,"sku":"9780061537936","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d1ae8f3b75f04206e488d9d25b7c602f.webp?v=1777698379","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-art-of-racing-in-the-rain-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}