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A deep view of humanity (from a dog)
When was the last time a book touched you to the core, shared life lessons and gave you a deeper sense of humanity…all from a dog’s point of view? Garth Stein’s bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain is one of those unique page-turners that pulls you in from the start and does not let go of your heart or your head until the very last sentence.
Kathleen goes behind the scenes with this bestselling author (and former documentary filmmaker) as he talks about his inspiration for writing a book told from a dog’s perspective. Stein discusses his writing process and the bigger messages within the book, and gives us the scoop on the upcoming movie adaptation (starring Patrick Dempsey).
Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain, which is published in 22 languages. Stein’s previous novel, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award, and was a Book Sense Pick in both hardcover and paperback. Raven Stole the Moon was Stein’s first novel. He has also written a full-length play, Brother Jones, which was described as “brimming with intensity,” by the L.A. Weekly. With an M.F.A. in film from Columbia University, School of the Arts (1990), Garth worked as a documentary filmmaker for several years and directed, produced or co-produced several award winning films. He currently lives in Seattle with his wife, three sons, and their dog, Comet.
