The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The title and the picture on the cover of this book will give you an idea of the subject matter in this book. Yes, it's about Formula 1 Racing and dogs. But it's a lot more than that. It tells the story of the complexities of a family and a career in car racing through the eyes of the owner's dog, Enzo.

It is extremely well written and easy to read. It has a good , interesting and believable story line and will certainly make you think every time you look at your dog, “Just what is he thinking”.

I loved the concept that Enzo has learned a lot of life by watching television and is convinced that he is learning so much because after he dies he is coming back as a man. What a nice thought!

You also know that Enzo has learned a great deal about car racing as well by following the ups and downs of the life of his owner, Denny. I know I began to understand why all the men in my family are all 'Car nuts” without exception just by reading this story.

The author of the book Garth Stein obviously has been around the race tracks and knows his 'stuff' as he writes very convincingly to explain the thrill and anticipation of driving at speed on the track and the complexities of sponsorship as well as the need for being a great, skillful driver.

For the people who don't appreciate car racing you will still like this book as it deals with the relationship within this young family and the problems they have to work through all told by their loyal and faithful dog.

It will make you smile and also cry.

Get this one to read, You will like it!!