We all feel some pressure to find a deeper meaning in it all-it's just part of life. And unfortunately-fortunately?-the answer is not 42.īeing human means having the capacity to think deeply about yourself, your life, and your reason for being here. We all grapple with those nagging questions about life, existence, and our purpose in the universe. What is The Art of Racing in the Rain About and Why Should I Care? Maybe being human isn't so bad, after all. Hey, if nothing else, you'll learn all about how great it is to have opposable thumbs. So if you want to learn a little more about being human-and gain some real pop culture cred while you're doing it-dig in and take a look at the world from a dog's point of view. The Art of Racing in the Rain was on the New York Times Bestseller List for 156 flippin' weeks after it was published in 2008. But anyway, this pup's willingness to talk about the big stuff made this book a huge hit-and we mean huge. He also has a lot to say about opposable thumbs, specifically about how he wishes he had them. Our hero Enzo might be a dog, but he has a lot to say about life. So when there's nowhere else to turn for answers, why not get an outsider's opinion? Well, Garth Stein knows the perfect outsider to ask.

And some others find that thinking too hard about these answers just causes a major headache. Some find the answers in hobbies, or in family, study, meditation, or self-reflection. Scholars, philosophers, artists, and people from all walks of life have been trying answer these questions for millennia. Okay, fine, most of the time we don't have the answers.Īnd who could blame us? Human life is crazy and confusing. Here's a shocker: sometimes, humans don't have all the answers. What are the keys to true happiness, and where we can get them?.What's our greater purpose in the grand scheme of things?.The Art of Racing in the Rain Introductionĭid you pick up The Art of Racing in the Rain expecting to get a sweet, lighthearted story about a dog and his family? Yeah, don't let the cute dog on the cover fool you: this book is going to dive headfirst into some of life's greatest questions.Īnd we don't mean questions like Where did I bury my bone? or Should I chase the mailman today?

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