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Annotation:
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, Zoe, 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 Zoe 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.

Authors Biography:
Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times best selling literary
novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain (Harper, 2008). Now published in
23 languages, The Art of Racing in the Rain was the #1 BookSense
selection for June, 2008, the Starbucks spring/summer 2008 book
selection, and has been on the IndieBound™ bestseller list since its
publication. Stein's previous novel, How Evan Broke His Head and
Other Secrets (Soho Press, 2005) won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers
Association Award, and was a BookSense Pick in both hardcover and
paperback. Raven Stole the Moon  (Harper, 2010) was Stein's first
novel. He has also written a full-length play, Brother Jones,  and
produced a number of award-winning documentaries.

With an M.F.A. in film from Columbia University (1990), Garth worked
as a documentary film maker for several years, and directed,
produced, or co-produced several award winning films.

Born in Los Angeles and raised in Seattle, Garth's ancestry is diverse:
his mother, a native of Alaska, is of Tlingit Indian and Irish descent; his
father, a Brooklyn native, is the child of Jewish emigrants from Austria.
After spending his childhood in Seattle and then living in New York City
for 18 years, Garth returned to Seattle, where he currently lives with
his wife, three sons, and their dog, Comet.
    Title:                       The Art of Racing in the Rain
    Author:                    Garth Stein
    Category:                Fiction
    Audience:                General Adult
    ISBN:                       9780061537967
    Publisher:                Harpercollins
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