Brilliant Book

Hi I have just finished this incredible book,the intro says its about a dog called Enzio who lives with a family who are going through various turmoils,but in the background,it explores Formular One Racing mainly in the 70's,which I was a fan off real racing drivers,like Lauda Hunt and my favourite Ronnie Peterson,though Enzio the dog is the real star,it is really moving and I did cry at the end. It is called:-
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.Gemini54

Never heard of it, but just checked it out on Amazon and it's got a huge number of very good reviews.

Not sure if it would be my cup of tea though - for some reason I don't really tend to read books about dogs.

Hi I read anything,but I know what you mean,because the dog stories are not just about the dog,My favourite books are Born Free the whole series,and it led me to lessor known book of Joy Adamson,a book of all the African Tribes each page beautifully painted,a small piece of narrative,but her drawings and paintings,she was a very talented lady Gemini54

Hi I've read it. I enjoyed it too.

I read it some years ago and what really stuck with me was the opening few paragraphs Brilliant book that I really enjoyed .... including the racing bits. It also made me feel better about the awful decision to have a dog PTS.

I too would highly recommend it.

Just found out that it will be made into a film too
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/movie/art_..._the_rain_the/

Just downloaded the book thank you...

I recommended it on another forum and didn't get a single response!

Perhaps they spend so much time reading forums they don't bother to read books!

Hi They have also brought out a Film about James Hunt,which is on general release now.
In the book they mention Mongolia.a lttle while ago a family travelled out there to seek help from a Holy Man,their little boy was Austitic and he couldnt get into school because he wasnt toilet trained,they travelled many miles but found one he spoke to the boy and they all spent several days,finally they travelled back,and the little boy asked to use the Loo he was also more chatty,I will try and find a link excuse spelling.Gemini54