Publisher's Synopsis
"Self-Confidence for Beta Dogs" is a poignant coming-of-age novel set in the picturesque yet confining backdrop of Southern Germany. It follows four close friends-Martin, Pepe, Ralf, and John-grappling with the challenges of early adulthood. Each of them yearns for something greater, a life filled with adventure and meaning, but their ordinary lives and personal struggles tether them to a stark reality.
As they navigate friendship, family expectations, and the weight of their own insecurities, the cracks in their dreams begin to show. Martin's quiet pain leads him to an irreversible choice, Ralf's rebellion against authority spirals into criminal consequences, Pepe's search for solace takes him to distant places and therapy, and John remains lost, unable to find his place in the world.
Through raw emotion and deeply human storytelling, Beta Dogs explores themes of self-worth, ambition, and the cost of wanting more, weaving a bittersweet tale of connection, heartbreak, and the fleeting beauty of youthful dreams.
