The Art of Racing in the Rain (a novel)

Then, late in the day on Saturday at Robbins Butte, two ladies were talking about how sick they've been.  I mentally panicked and then thought hopefully, I managed to avoid getting this bug when it went around my office, so I'll be fine.  Sunday, I thought my sneezing and drippy nose might be caused by allergies from being out in the dust at Robbins Butte.  But no--I stayed home with a cold yesterday and I'm home sick again today.

While we were out on Saturday, I started reading a book I picked up at the library's used book sale.  After sleeping most of the day yesterday, I finished reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein today.  A quick read, it is written from a dog's perspective.  I may be overly emotional because I'm sick (and stressed out since I can't DO anything on my very lengthy to-do list), but I found the book to be sweet and a little funny as well as teary-eye inducing.

Enzo talks about his life with race car driver Denny.  A canine who is ready to be human in his next life, he shares the events of their lives (amazing for a canine).  I'm not a race fan myself, but racing teaches Enzo:

That which you manifest is before you. 

His tale is an observation of humanity, at alternate moments inspiring and gut-wrenching.  Read it now: it appears there will be a movie version released in 2012.