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Racing in the Rain

By: Garth Stein
Narrated by: Henry Leyva
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Now a family friendly major motion picture from Fox 2000 Studios - featuring Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo the dog!

In this young listeners’ edition of the New York Times best-selling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, meet one funny mutt - Enzo, the lovable dog 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 Denny's daughter, Zoë, his constant companion. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack - it isn't simply about going fast.

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.

©2011 Bright White Light, LLC (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers
Animal Fiction Dogs Family Life Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Sports Fiction Vehicles & Transportation Transportation Funny Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good Tearjerking Racing
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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.

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

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UGLY CRYING

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

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Amazing book and great story

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

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Unique perspective.

Where does Racing in the Rain rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not one of the best audiobooks I've listened too but good. The performance was very well done.

What did you like best about this story?

The story from a dog's perspective was refreshing and entertaining.

Have you listened to any of Henry Leyva’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Any additional comments?

The plotting of the story line kept the pace up and the interest level high.

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The story warmed my heart and offered many valuable lessons to live a meaningful life, all from a canine perspective!

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Really enjoyed the whole experience, including story and the narration. It was my first time having a book narrated. I would do it again.

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Heart warming and a delight. Easy listening. From a dogs point of view, with love life of the relationship between humans and their pets.

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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.

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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.

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excellent book, quite uplifting and inspiring

I loved this book, when I first saw the movie, I had to rewatch it and had to read the book. this is one of my all time favourite books. Enzo is a true champion and I wish dogs can live forever, I did shed tears as a grown up but I couldn't conceal my feelings for the literature was quite touching

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