Racing in the Rain

My Life as a Dog

By: Garth Stein

Narrated by: Henry Leyva

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking?

Meet one funny dog—Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and his daughter, Zoë, his constant companion. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack—it isn't simply about going fast. And, applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family's challenges and emerges a hero. In the end, Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter by his side. For theirs is an extraordinary friendship—one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit.

This is a special adaptation for young people of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain.

I laughed, I cried, I loved

Would you listen to Racing in the Rain again? Why?

Absolutely! It's one of those books that you could listen to repeatedly and walk with something new each time.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I LOVE Enzo. I hate to say it, but I cried like a baby at the end. I became so attached to this beautiful and inspiring animal.

Any additional comments?

Must read/listen. One of my most favorite books.

UGLY CRYING

Warning it makes you ugly cry....like A LOT....it is a great book! I definitely recommend

Amazing book and great story

this won't be my only time listening and or reading this it has such a great story

If you love dogs you will love this.

I've had dogs for the last 25 years. Each one different. Each one with their own personality.
The dog in this story is a smart and loyal one. A true older Lab. It makes me want one!
Much like the way I wanted a Lassie.
Enzo does a good job explaining what kind of dog he is as he wonders who his father was.
The story so familiar to many dog owners....we've lived it! Great writing by Garth Stein. And Great Narrating by Henry Leyva.

LRacing In The Rain

A man a woman a child a dog's story, loved this so much I have always wanted to know what an animal thinks, I have had many a dog ( cat) in my 62 years, most trustworthy companions one could ever dream for.. animals teach us how to be kind, forgiving, to care about others needs before your own.
When one feels alone an animal can comfort just by touch or by being present, this story told by the dog his love for his people and his concerns for every detail, even his fears, were spoken of. And the pain in the walks with his master pushed though for the sake of love.
This is one story I will listen to again and again,I laughed, got angry and cried and then I rejoiced.
I can only imagine if one could only hear their beloved animal thoughts.