The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain

OK, so I am Starbucks Saturday becuase I was out of coffee and I am a caffiene addict, and I started paging though this book. I went to Boarders the next day and they didn't have it, so I went back to Starbucks and bought it. The last book I read this ravenously was "The Last Open Road" by BS Levy. This is along the same ilk.

Yes, I am the demographic becuase I love racing and I love my dogs, but this is still a great story. I finished it in two days. It is about an amatuer driver and his family through crisis as told by the dog. The dog watches TV and has become self aware. I have read heartfelt tributes to pets here, so I know a lot of folks get this concept.

If you are even interested in racing or dogs, you will love this book. Even if your not, its still a great read. A bit clique at the climax, but the story admits that itself.

I saw somebody reading that just the other day. Wanted to know what it was, myself.

Mental wrote: If you are even interested in racing or dogs, you will love this book.

What if I'm interested in dog racing?

As long as it's wet dogs, you're OK.

I thought the title of the book was supposed to be completely misleading -- I too saw the book at Starbucks and opened it up, but I thought: this probably has NOTHING to do with racing.

OK, so I'm going to buy it tomorrow.

Great post!

There will be a short review in the Nov. GRM on it. I read it and wrote the review. Overall I was pretty impressed. It is an easy read and the "lessons" it does have about racing ring true. The author is actually an amateur racer in the Northwest.

the dogs name is enzo

billy3esq wrote:

Mental wrote: If you are even interested in racing or dogs, you will love this book.

What if I'm interested in dog racing?

Brilliant.

I read it about a month ago. It was pretty good, but it was sort of repetitive. the end made me shed a few tears.

enzo is cool, however, i expected more racing related content

When I saw the title of this post I immediately thought of Barichello, Heidfield, Fischecella..

Greg Voth wrote: The author is actually an amateur racer in the Northwest.

Hmmm why would racers in the Northwest know about racing in the rain?

Heck I was learning to drive on ice and half flooded roads before I ever drove on dry pavement.

true that ^

The Art of Racing in the Snow would be more interesting!

Greg Voth wrote: There will be a short review in the Nov. GRM on it. I read it and wrote the review. Overall I was pretty impressed. It is an easy read and the "lessons" it does have about racing ring true. The author is actually an amateur racer in the Northwest.

What?!? I coulda got paid for that byline!! (Kidding) I did enjoy the paralell between the lessons about racing and life.

Mental wrote:

Greg Voth wrote: There will be a short review in the Nov. GRM on it. I read it and wrote the review. Overall I was pretty impressed. It is an easy read and the "lessons" it does have about racing ring true. The author is actually an amateur racer in the Northwest.

What?!? I coulda got paid for that byline!! (Kidding) I did enjoy the paralell between the lessons about racing and life.

And I enjoyed the parallel.

Mental wrote:

Greg Voth wrote: There will be a short review in the Nov. GRM on it. I read it and wrote the review. Overall I was pretty impressed. It is an easy read and the "lessons" it does have about racing ring true. The author is actually an amateur racer in the Northwest.

What?!? I coulda got paid for that byline!! (Kidding) I did enjoy the paralell between the lessons about racing and life.

If it makes any difference it was a well written review. I don't think that mine did any better of a job summing up the book. Over all a good read. I would pass it along to the girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, or third cousin significant other. It might help them understand your obsession.

Osterkraut wrote:

Mental wrote:

Greg Voth wrote: There will be a short review in the Nov. GRM on it. I read it and wrote the review. Overall I was pretty impressed. It is an easy read and the "lessons" it does have about racing ring true. The author is actually an amateur racer in the Northwest.

What?!? I coulda got paid for that byline!! (Kidding) I did enjoy the paralell between the lessons about racing and life.

And I enjoyed the parallel.

Flyer to flyer and you expect me to spell correctly!?!

Greg Voth wrote:

Mental wrote:

Greg Voth wrote: There will be a short review in the Nov. GRM on it. I read it and wrote the review. Overall I was pretty impressed. It is an easy read and the "lessons" it does have about racing ring true. The author is actually an amateur racer in the Northwest.

What?!? I coulda got paid for that byline!! (Kidding) I did enjoy the paralell between the lessons about racing and life.

If it makes any difference it was a well written review. I don't think that mine did any better of a job summing up the book. Over all a good read. I would pass it along to the girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, or third cousin significant other. It might help them understand your obsession.

Indeed, I am pushing the wife to read it now. I think she's a bit scared from some of the sections where I teared up. We have 17 year old terrier with legs problems, a lot of grey in his snout who spends a lot of time sleeping. We know its coming but don't like to think about it.

Oddly enough his name is Bugatti.

Its definitely on my list. I've read a few reviews so far and it sounds good. Thanks for reminding me to go ahead and pick it up.