"The Art of Racing in the Rain," is told by Enzo, a mixed breed dog of mostly unknown origins. Enzo is a philosopher and bases his theories on what he's learned watching television, car racing and personal experience.
Because this is a story about life, more than a story about a dog or racing, just about anyone can relate to Enzo and his family. But, if you've had conversations with your dogs you'll love this story. Stein has crafted a story that holds your interest while inducing laughter and tears.
Enzo can tell you a little bit about his story in the video, below.
Just a few of Enzo's philosophies:
"The true hero is flawed. The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph, but whether he can overcome obstacles-- preferably of his own making-- in order to triumph. A hero without a flaw is of no interest to an audience or to the universe, which, after all, is based on conflict and opposition, the irresistible force meeting the unmovable object."
“There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.”
“My soul has learned what it came to learn, and all the other things are just things. We can't have everything we want. Sometimes, we simply have to believe.”
It's rumored that a movie, based on the book, is scheduled for release in 2012 and will star Patrick Dempsey.
12 comments:
Woof! Woof! Oh We LOVE this book ... even though it's sad. We also did a book review on our blog. Yes it will be a movie n its Mr. Mc Dreamy. Golden Thanks for sharing your review. Lots of Golden woofs, Sugar
I read this one and wanted to be sure and leave a kleenex warning.
Pat
Critter Alley
Our mom loved this book too, though she resisted it for a long time. She is a librarian and all the library patrons were reading it. She sometimes doesn't like the ones everybody loves, but it was great. Have you read Merle's Door?
Tucker and Daisy
Huh I must be the only one who hasn't read it... Oh course reading cuts into my nutty time.
just sayin
muuuuahh stumpy
norwood
This is one of the best dog books I've ever read. Enzo tells us in the beginning that he has had a great life so we are prepared. But the ending is great.
My mom read this book and LUVED it! She usually tries not to read dog books cuz the dog always seems to die in the end. But she said this one was different even though she cried. She said that the ending just brought everything full circle and was about how we touch each other's lives and how we live on even when we're not here in our bodies anymore.
Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie
Gosh, judging by your review and by everybody's comments, it looks like this is a must read book! I love dog books--and dogs in general...! I wonder if they have this on Kindle? I'm about to go look!
Elyse (and Riley)
LOVE this book. On my list of favorites. Such a great story.
That will be a movie I will buy.
I have this on audio book but there are parts I can not listen to while driving.
And maybe parts I should not listen to while driving...
Such a beautiful little video. I will look for the book.
Dragonfly
Love this book. Fear a movie of it... how can it be as good?
Like Mayziegal, my mom read this book and loved it, too.
Just got it on my Kindle for $3.99 on an Amazon deal. Once my class is over in two weeks, I have a bunch of Kindle books to read and catch up on and this will probably be the first one on that list!!
Elyse (and Riley)
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