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A couple of ground rules: Everyone needs to pay attention. Let everyone voice his or her opinion. If you disagree, speak up, but be respectful! Watch car racing as a family.
Serve snacks that you might enjoy at the track. Do you agree? If so, why? What part of the book did you like best? What did you think when you read this? Can you imagine the novel being told by Denny and not Enzo?
How would it make the story different? The soul. And my soul is very human. What do you think this line means? If you were a dog, what kind of dog would you want to be? In what ways do you find yourself looking at dogs differently after reading this novel? Are there ideas in this book about how car racing applies to life?
How do they connect to you? Family can be defined in many ways. What makes Enzo part of the family? If you have a dog, could you picture him coming back as a human?
If so, how would he act? What would you tell a friend who you wanted to have read this book? Q: How do you think kids will be able to relate to Enzo? Q: What suggestions do you have for families when discussing the books? Q: Is there any significance to the name Enzo?
Q: Are you a dog owner yourself? GS: Yes. Q: What lessons can we all learn from Enzo? Teaching The Art of Racing in the Rain The Art of Racing in the Rain lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Chapter Abstracts Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter of The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Character and Object Descriptions Character and Object Descriptions provide descriptions of the significant characters as well as objects and places in The Art of Racing in the Rain. Young dog lovers will enjoy cuddling up with this sweet story. Enzo the puppy's action-packed adventure begins when he makes the journey from the farm.
The Art of Racing in the Rain. Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Raven Stole the Moon by Garth Stein. I thought it was the ultimate cool name: Enzo Stein. But my wife very much disagreed.
Q: The racing scenes deliver a real adrenaline rush and a feel for the intricacies of the sport. Is this seemingly expert knowledge based on personal experience or extensive research? When I crashed my car pretty badly—ironically, while racing in the rain—I decided to semi-retire from racing, and now I only race enough to keep my license current.
You were doing research! Q: The custody battle between the widower Denny and the parents of his late wife is ugly and horrible, with the latter trying to manipulate the outcome by any means necessary. Any narrative point of view is biased—the narrator has his opinions—and Enzo is extremely biased toward all things Denny and family. That being said, I have spoken with attorneys who have assured me that in custody and visitation battles, especially ones involving grandparents, things can get extremely ruthless, and it is not inconceivable that, for instance, one side might try to drag things out in order to put the other party into extreme economic distress.
I love all my children equally! Q: Why was racing your sporting analogy of choice? Honestly, the idea for this book grew organically from a Mongolian film about reincarnation I saw nearly 15 years ago. In fact, he determines, in order to be successful, a race car driver has to be completely selfless. He must cease looking at himself as the brightest star in the solar system, and begin to see himself as simply a unique aspect of the universe around him—and, most importantly, as an extension of the universe around him.
In this way, a race car driver sheds his ego; his actions become pure and as powerful as the entire universe, which in turn leads to success. All athletes speak about the mental element of athletics, and it usually boils down to the same thing: if you can remove your ego from the game, you can function with much more clarity and you are more likely to succeed.
Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope—a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life. New York Times Bestseller A beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life.
This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human.
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