


Though Enzo cannot speak, he understands everything that happens around him as he bears witness to his master's problems. But it is also a testament to the dog, himself.

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a testament to a man's life, given by his dog. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations as a dog, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family. Through Denny, Enzo realizes that racing is a metaphor: that by applying the techniques a driver would apply on the race track, one can successfully navigate the ordeals and travails one encounters in life.Įnzo relates the story of his human family, sharing their tragedies and triumphs. He has educated himself by watching extensive television, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Click here to purchase from Rakuten Kobo Soon to be a major motion picture, this heart-warming and inspirational tale follows Enzo, a loyal family dog, tells the story of his human family, how they nearly fell apart, and what he did to bring them back together.Įnzo knows he is different from other dogs: he thinks and feels in nearly human ways.

He's co-founder of, a non-profit collective of 74 Northwest authors working together to energize the reading and writing public.Also available on eBook for £5.99. Garth Stein is the author of four novels: the New York Times bestselling gothic/historical/coming-of-age/ghost story, "A Sudden Light" the internationally bestselling "The Art of Racing in the Rain" the PNBA Book Award winner, "How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets" and the magically realistic "Raven Stole the Moon." He is also the author of the stage play "Brother Jones." He has a dog, he's raced a few cars, climbed a bunch of really tall trees, made a few documentary films, and he lives in Seattle with his family. He's co-founder of, a non-profit collective of 74 Northwest authors working together to energize the reading and writing public.
