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Book Description:
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.
A 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.
中文简介：
恩佐是一双有人类灵魂的狗。他仔细观察主人丹尼的一举一动，以幽默、犀利的眼光及口吻，引导读者至一个苦尽甘来的结局。透過丹尼，恩佐发现「雨中赛車」是一种比喻，人们借由运用赛车手在赛道上的技巧，成功驾驭人生道路上的考验与难关。剧，大卫以善意的謊言蒙骗诺拉女儿已夭折，谁知這个决定从此让整个家庭变了样。 About Author:
贾斯．史坦1987年自哥伦比亞大学毕业， 1990年获得文学学士学位。毕业后，以制作纪录片为业，多年来参与指导、制作，多次获得奖项。他生长于美国西雅图，史坦长大后移居纽约达十八年，目前又重返西雅图与家人同住，并养了一双叫彗星（Comet）的狗。
作品：《我在雨中等你》（The Art of Racing in the Rain）、《单身伊凡》（How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets），《渡鸦偷月》（Raven Stole the Moon）等。
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