Dimensions
136 x 209 x 22mm
When Rachel Simon's sister Beth asks her to ride the buses with her for a year, Rachel is at first reluctant. Not only is she hyperbusy, but her relationship with Beth has never been easy. Beth has mental retardation and, although she is able to look after herself, she can still be a handful.
Beautifully written, this book chronicles the amazing year Rachel spent riding the buses with Beth. In Beth's world Rachel finds unlikely heroes in the bus drivers - Happy Timmy, wise Jacob and handsome Rick - and learns to start living in the moment. Most importantly, she starts to heal the wounds of the past and reach a new, sisterly understanding with Beth.
A heartwarming book, 'Riding The Bus With My Sister' is an inspirational journey, at once unique and universal.
