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The Art of Racing in the Rain

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)

An Audible for Dogs Pick: Make your dog's day. Cesar Millan shares how audiobooks can make dogs happier and calmer. Learn more.
©2008 Bright White Light, LLC (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

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An emotional roller coaster from start to finish.

An emotional roller coaster from start to finish. Christopher Evan Welch has the perfect voice for this story. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, and I throughly enjoyed the book from start to finish. highly recommend this book to all of my friends and family and everyone who loves dogs.

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Amazingly healing after the loss of two dogs.

What made the experience of listening to The Art of Racing in the Rain the most enjoyable?

This story held me all the way from the beginning to the end - I laughed, I cried, and I was in the story with Enzo.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Art of Racing in the Rain?

The ending was amazing - I detest when a book leaves you hanging and this one did not do that. It was lovely closure and a great ending to a very well written book.

What about Christopher Evan Welch’s performance did you like?

I believed him - he became the characters - he was not just reading something, he became each one of the characters in the book.

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FABULOUS!!!!!!

I would rate this book a "10" if I could. I felt like I right there with Denny and Enzo every minute. I didn't cry when it was over....but I wanted to. This is one I will listen to again and again.

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And amazing story from the dogs perspective.

Story and narration were top notch! The only complaint I have is that randomly in certain chapters there is some church like music that I had to fight to ignore while trying to hear the story. It was super annoying but fortunately there was no rhyme or reason for it so it wasn’t in every chapter. This would have been a perfect performance without this lame music.

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gave a new outlook on life, I enjoyed the story

I love how the story was told in the eyes of the dog it makes you think and look at life differently and more precious

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excelltne

this book. oh my goodness. it was a roller coaster. I laughed out loud, I cried. it was wonderful, heartwarming, but wrenching, but so worth it.

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What an amazing story!

Would you listen to The Art of Racing in the Rain again? Why?

LOVED Enzo & the whole story! I just wish more people would dial into the fact that animals DO GET IT!

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Completely caught by surprise.

I was captured by this story and listened continuously. What a fantastic book this is.
There are emotional highs and lows and a warm feeling at the end. very well done.
loved it.

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Give Yourself to the Race

We don't understand or know what dogs think of us. However, I like to think that this book is the Epiphany man has been looking for. How beautiful, touching and wonderful to peer through the eyes and thoughts of our friend. This book helped me grieve the passing of several of my best friends who have since journeyed on to the Rainbow Bridge. I now have a better understanding, a finer appreciation and not only some peace in my heart but a bit of Wisdom which will take me through my own full race here.

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Must Read!!!

This is the first review I've ever written for Audible, and that's because of how amazing this book is. This is a new favorite and I will be buying the hard copy to read again in the near future!

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