Garth Stein

Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life ... as only a dog could tell it.

When 14 year old Trevor Ridley and his bankrupt father arrive at Riddell House on Puget Sound, Trevor knows little about his father’s family or the history of the spectacular, decaying mansion. He knows only that his parents have separated and they must convince his grandfather to allow them to sell the house if there is to be any chance of reuniting his parents. But he soon learns that the Riddell family secrets are as numerous as the house’s secret rooms, and that there is something- or someone- in the house with an agenda counter to his father’s. It becomes clear to Trevor that generations of Riddells are in need of redemption before the family can be lifted from its collective guilt. Trevor may be the only one who can save them and, in turn, save himself from this oppressive cycle.

Enco zna da je drugačiji od drugih pasa: filozof s gotovo ljudskom dušom, obrazovao se gledajući televiziju i slušajući reči svoga gospodara Denija Svifta, vozača trkačkih automobila u usponu. Zahvaljujući Deniju, Enco stiče prosvetljujući uvid u položaj čoveka u svetu i spoznaje da u životu, kao ni u trci, nije sve u brzini - i u životu su neophodne posebne veštine da bi se pobedile prepreke i postigao cilj. Srceparajuća, ali istinski komična i krajnje optimistična priča o porodici, ljubavi, lojalnosti i nadi.

El arte de conducir bajo la lluvia lo tiene todo: amor, tragedia, redención, peligro y lo mejor: el narrador canino Enzo, cuya alma de perro longevo tiene mucho que enseñarnos sobre el ser humano.Enzo sabe que él no es como los demás canes. Él es un pensador de alma casi humana. Denny Swift es un joven y prometedor piloto de carreras de quien Enzo ha obtenido una amplia comprensión de la condición humana y del que ha aprendido que la vida, al igual que las carreras, no es una cuestión de velocidad. Es posible superar con éxito todas las pruebas de la existencia con las técnicas necesarias para competir en la pista de carreras. En la víspera de su muerte, Enzo hace balance de su vida y rememora todo aquello por lo que han pasado él y su familia: los sacrificios realizados por Denny en aras a lograr el éxito profesional, la inesperada pérdida de Eve, esposa de Denny, la despiadada batalla legal por la custodia de la hija de ambos. Al final, pese a ser consciente de sus propias limitaciones, Enzo cumple heroicamente con una obligación para preservar a la familia Swift, conservando en su corazón el sueño de que Denny se convierta en un campeón de carreras y retenga a Zoë junto a él. .

ALONE TOGETHER: Love, Grief, and Comfort During the Time of COVID-19 is a collection of essays, poems, and interviews to serve as a lifeline for negotiating how to connect and thrive during this stressful time of isolation as well as a historical perspective that will remain relevant for years to come. All contributing authors and business partners are donating their share to The Book Industry Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit organization that coordinates charitable programs to strengthen the bookselling community. The roster of diverse voices includes Faith Adiele, Kwame Alexander, Jenna Blum, Andre Dubus III, Jamie Ford, Nikki Giovanni, Pam Houston, Jean Kwok, Major Jackson, Devi S. Laskar, Caroline Leavitt, Ada Limón, Dani Shapiro, David Sheff, Garth Stein, Luis Alberto Urrea, Steve Yarbrough, and Lidia Yuknavitch. ALONE TOGETHER is divided into five sections: What Now?, Grieve, Comfort, Connect, And Don't Stop. The overarching theme is how this age of isolation and uncertainty is changing us as individuals and a society.