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| Original title | Mitt liv som hund |
|---|---|
| Author | Reidar Jonsson |
| Year | 1985 |
| First Published | 1985 |
| Amazon ID | B0030K8GVC |
| IMDB ID. | tt0089606 |
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In 1959 Sweden, young Ingemar lives with his dying mother and his nasty older brother. He survives all of life’s knocks by comparing himself to those who are worse off — such as Laika, the little Russian space dog who was rocketed to his death and had nothing to say in the matter.
Ingemar begins to identify with Laika more and more as his mother’s health deteriorates, at times dropping to all fours and baying at the moon.
When his mother is advised to get some peace and quiet away from her children, Ingemar is sent to live with his loveable uncle and aunt. For the first time, the boy is surrounded by relatives and classmates who pose no threat and who genuinely like him. He even has a sexual awakening.
When his mother dies, he no longer rationalizes his misfortunes by comparing himself to those less fortunate; from now on, he can conjure up pleasant memories of his summer away from home to sustain him through the hard times.