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      06-01-2011, 09:32 AM   #1
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The Art of Racing in the Rain

Ladies and Gentleman,

If you want to read an inspiring book, "The Art of Racing in the Rain" is it.

Great little gem.

Anybody that loves their dog or dogs in general will devour the book
Anybody who is passionate about lapping, HPDEs, and racing will also love it.

Go ahead read it and tell me what you think.
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      06-01-2011, 10:14 AM   #2
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I agree, great read! It inspired me so much I got inked on my chest "That which you manifest is before you".
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      06-01-2011, 10:42 AM   #3
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good book!
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      06-01-2011, 11:44 AM   #4
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Excellent read, particularly if you own a dog.
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Reading reviews...I'm confused...is it a dog book or a car book?
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      06-01-2011, 05:24 PM   #6
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Reading reviews...I'm confused...is it a dog book or a car book?
Yes...it's a book about a racing driver's life from the perspective of his dog...its a very good book.
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      06-02-2011, 09:14 AM   #7
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how interesting! I'll have to look into this.

Skelekitty and Skelepup should get in on this
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im gonna read this
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      06-02-2011, 07:50 PM   #9
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Incredible book! I couldn't put it down after i started. Gave it to my mom and she couldn't stop crying.
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      06-02-2011, 09:20 PM   #10
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Ordered!
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      06-02-2011, 11:20 PM   #11
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damn all you guys are loving it, gonna have to order this next

edit: ordered, lol
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Such a good book. I think I'll pull it out again soon and give it another read. Very easy read, and hard to put down.
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Such a good book. I think I'll pull it out again soon and give it another read. Very easy read, and hard to put down.
Ooooh can I borrow yours John? It'll give us yet another reason to finally all get-together
I'll even leave a deposit with you if you want
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      06-03-2011, 02:22 AM   #14
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Yeah, I enjoyed the book, it helps that it's set in Seattle
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I think I might snag this book tomorrow. I don't have a dog but I like them and cars are a given. Lots of great reviews on the book.
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how interesting! I'll have to look into this.

Skelekitty and Skelepup should get in on this
Already there buddy! We have a copy--I just need time to sit down with it. Foruming, cars, baseball, and work are eating into my reading time. But this thread is motivation to start!
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Already there buddy! We have a copy--I just need time to sit down with it. Foruming, cars, baseball, and work are eating into my reading time. But this thread is motivation to start!
Gonna be a rainy weekend...no excuses!
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Just finished the book. Wow. What a unique and very amazing read. I enjoyed every single page of it. I immediately took my dog out for a walk after finishing it. Very touching story. Anyone who hasnt read it yet, GO NOW!

Any other good recommendations? We should have a thread for this lol, I think my next book is going to be Game of Thrones....just finished watching Season 1 of it last night and its pretty interesting!
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      06-29-2011, 09:22 PM   #19
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How did I miss this thread?
sounds like a great read.
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Resurrecting an old thread.

Tony,

I sent this book to my 75yr/old mother (Kindle book). She knows nothing about cars and does not really understand why I go to the track. We both read three or more books a week.

She called me up and told me that this book was the best book she has ever read. It made her laugh and cry so hard at the end of the book...
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Yep, excellent time for a bump, its time to read it again.
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