Dogs and people are a natural combination. A love born in childhood can change a life forever.

My Walks with Bentley captures life lessons author D. C. Charles learned from her dog, Bentley, while on their walks. Bentley's reverence for a neighborhood tree causes Charles to reflect on nature. When they take up temporary residence on a peninsula, Bentley makes friends, though he turns out not to be much of a beach bum. And from the time they board a plane for their move to France, Bentley helps smooth the transition by making friends and enjoying the city of Paris--well, except for...