The art of racing in the rain

R$ 82,90

Sinopse

A heart-warming and inspirational tale in which Enzo, a loyal family dog, tells the story of his human family, how they nearly fell apart, and what he did to bring them back together.Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: he thinks and feels in nearly human ways. He has educated himself by watching extensive television, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo realizes that racing is a metaphor: that by applying the techniques a driver would apply on the race track, one can successfully navigate the ordeals and travails one encounters in life.Enzo relates the story of his human family, sharing their tragedies and triumphs. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations as a dog, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family.The Art of Racing in the Rain is a testament to a man's life, given by his dog. But it is also a testament to the dog, himself. Though Enzo cannot speak, he understands everything that happens around him as he bears witness to his master's problems. His enforced muteness only refines his listening ability, and allows him to understand many of life's nuances that are lost on most humans. With humour, sharp observation, and a courageous heart, Enzo guides the reader to the bittersweet yet ultimately satisfying conclusion: there are no limitations to what we can achieve, if we truly know where we want to be.

Participantes

Autor: Garth Stein

Autor

GARTH STEIN

Garth Stein é autor do aclamado bestseller internacional, A arte de correr na chuva. Ele também criou The Novel: Live!, uma maratona de escrita para apoiar a alfabetização, que deu origem ao romance Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices. Antes de se tornar escritor em tempo integral, Garth trabalhou como cineasta, professor, diretor de palco e escritor de peças teatrais. Ele é co-fundador de Seattle7Writers, um coletivo sem fins lucrativos composto por 65 autores do noroeste americano, dedicado a incentivar a paixão pela palavra escrita e a fortalecer o contato entre leitores, escritores, bibliotecários e livreiros. Ele mora em Seattle com sua família.