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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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such a moving story

the best story for abyone who thinks their dog its always listening, embrace it once you start

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Wish I had read it sooner

Recently, we unexpectedly lost our beloved dog Benji. So when I started this audiobook, I wasn’t prepared for how much it would affect me. It was heart wrenching but healing at the same time.
This story is absolutely believable in it’s entirety! I will recommend this to all my dog loving friends.

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I think my dog knows everything I say

I really enjoyed listening to this book. The chapters are short so you can always take a break when you need to. The narrator was very talented and the story was really happy

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Absolutely beautiful

A heart felt story, it takes you right to your emotion and wonderment of true simple life

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Absolutely fantastic!

I can't recommend this story enough! Great story, I literally couldn't put it down (or at least stop listening)!

The only negative mark would be for the horrendous and seemingly random music played between only some chapters and only in the second half of the recording. Earbud listeners beware.

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A Must Listen

Such a wonderful story. Full of heart and soul. I was captivated the entire book.

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Phenomenal story and narrator

Captivating, emotional, and full of love. So glad I chose this audible book. Enjoy the experience, you won’t be disappointed!

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dogs are special

loved it, while driving it was one of those books where you didn't want the drive to end.

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A joy!

Although I found the narrator's tone monotonous, the story was so wonderful, I had to keep listening. a worthy listen!

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Beautiful and Moving

This book makes you laugh, shake your head, cry and repeat many times over. If you have ever had a dog, I strongly encourage you to read this book! Moving, beautiful and artfully told from the perspective of a dog, this book needs to be read or heard by all pet owners and families alike. Give yourself permission to love and enjoy this book.

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