{"product_id":"9780061780301","title":"The Art of Racing in the Rain","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul, he has educated himself by listening 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Denny's wife; the three-year custody battle with his in-laws over their daughter, Zoë. In the end, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, this wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Racing in the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015560085744,"sku":"9780061780301","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780061780301_p0.jpg?v=1763772714","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780061780301","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}