In Life on Four Legs: a memoir, Gianna, a Portuguese Water Dog, recounts her life's journey, from birth and puppyhood in a dog breeder's kennel, to her formative years in an abusive home, through the final stage of her journey as a beloved family pet. The book owes its unique vision to the strong emotional and spiritual bond between animal and human, a connection that enabled Gianna's thoughts and feelings to be expressed in words.