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The Art of Racing in the Rain

Written by: Garth Stein
Narrated by: Christopher Evan Welch
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Publisher's Summary

Now a Major Motion Picture from Fox 2000 Starring Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner

Meet the Dog Who Will Show the World How to Be Human

The New York Times best-selling 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.

"Splendid." (People)

"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)

"It's impossible not to love Enzo." (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

"This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book." (Sara Gruen)

©2008 Bright White Light, LLC (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers
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Featured Article: Quotes About Hard Work to Keep You Motivated and Moving Forward

Anything worth achieving is worth working for. Those goals that we reach when we really strive for them, giving it our all, are the most rewarding. Whether it is taking small steps towards your goals, shooting for a new objective, or simply dreaming those big dreams, hard work is what gets us there. Trusting in yourself and your own abilities will allow you to dig deep, put in the time, and get where you want to be. Everything is achievable with the right mindset.

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walked my dog for 6 hours in 2 days

Just got a puppy and i'm obsessed with him. This book made me laugh and cry and really put myself in my pups shoes. I use this app while walking my dog. As i was so eager to listen i continually did another lap to hear what happened next. What a joy.

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how wonderful

I didn't know the story prior to listening. This was warm and heartbreaking. The reading of the book was lovely.

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Well Read!

This is a very enjoyable book. The content is wonderfully put into words. Thank you.

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Heart warming story

This is such a heart warming and moving story about being human and being kind. Highly recommend!

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A great listen and life reaffirming lessons.

I was recommended the read by a co-worker and 1/2 way thru my good friend found out I was listening to it. He added that he enjoyed it and knew I would like it. A good story reaffirms life lessons while entertaining you... and this story did exactly this.

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Amazing

This is an incredible story of grit, perseverance and true love. Also filled with some good philosophy. As a racing addict and absolute Senna worshipper, I only ended up loving it even more. Just beautiful.

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For me it was a big tear jerker!

I wasn't sure at the beginning if I was going to like it , but I was sucked into the story.
I have a senior dog and it tugged at my heart strings mixed with the family tragedy and drama I was a weeping mess in places.

I recommend this book but be warned that this story may cause leaky eye syndrome.

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Wonderful narrative about a man seen through a dog’s feelings

The narrator skillfully reads the story of Enzo, a dog, as he feels all the emotions of the tribulations of the life of Denny, who loves him. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a masterful portrayal of Denny’s life with eloquence. The roller coaster ride of one life which could be any, this dog is dedicated to watching and feeling all the great times as well as the pain of his man’s world. Enzo feels what his human Denny does settling to share life through Denny’s eyes.

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Good story

The music in this performance was very annoying! Not sure why they would do this?

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Simply beautiful!

You will never see or talk to your dog the same way again after listening to or reading this book. The love, the understanding and the connection. I absolutely loved it!

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