Listen up everybody, you don’t want to miss out on this extraordinary book. There is a new edition of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The picture on the left is the cover. Who can resist such a cutie?
This book isn’t all about the cover though, this was one of my favorite books of 2008. It’s not a cute dog story although the narrator is a dog named, Enzo. You can read my review here.
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. 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 Zoë at his side.
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.
Here are the rules:
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2. For another two entries, comment on my review of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
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Only one entry per household/IP address.
This giveaway will end on Friday September 10th, 11:59 P.M. E.S.T. The winners will be notified by email, so remember to include your email address in the comments, if it isn’t available in your profile! Winners must respond within TWO days or will be disqualified.