![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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.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…as only a dog could tell it. ![]() On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through. 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. It has also been adapted to the cinema in 2019 by Simon Curtis ( My week with Marilyn ). He is loyal, sensitive and he desperately wants to figure out the world around him. There is something about the dog Enzo in the book The Art of Racing in the Rain, that makes us think. The novel has won him awards and recognition, and has topped the best-seller list of The New York Times. Garth Stein on the inspiration behind his bestselling book The Art of Racing in the Rain. 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. The art of driving in the rain (Amount, 2008) is a moving book written by Garth Stein. ![]()
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