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18-19).Garth Stein is the internationally bestselling author of the contemporary classic, The Art of Racing in the Rain, the story of a beloved philosopher dog named Enzo who teaches us everything we need to know about being human. Enzo also muses on the subjects of creationism and evolution, wondering why the two theories cannot be reconciled (pp.Enzo’s preparation for his eventual reincarnation and discussion of it are at the core of this book and are mentioned throughout (examples on pp. Enzo, the narrator, is a dog that believes in the Mongolian legend that a dog that is prepared will be reincarnated.Denny’s best friend is a gay man who, with his partner, supports Denny and Enzo throughout their ordeal (example, pp.Later, the book refers in a dispassionate way to their efforts to get pregnant (pp. Other references to sex relate to Denny and his girlfriend when they have sex after they meet but before they are married (pp.References to the event, child molestation, child molesters, sex crimes and rape are found on pp. Thus, specific page references are too numerous to mention. The description of the actual event is not graphic, but the event and its tragic aftermath on Denny’s life comprise the main theme in the second half of the book.

One of the main themes of this book is the false allegation of child sexual abuse made against Denny by a teenage relative.

The book also discusses Denny’s alleged rape of a teenage relative.

56-57) after Enzo destroyed Denny’s daughter’s stuffed animals. 58-61, Denny, the main character, gets drunk. The bulk of the book’s profanity comes from Denny’s bombastic criminal defense attorney, and, frankly, it does seem in context with the character as described. It is not excessive, and did not seem gratuitous. If you had asked me without my notes beside me, I would not have been able to recall. When I first read The Art of Racing in the Rain, I did not notice profanity.

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