Introduction This paper aims at reviewing Rachel Simon’s book, Riding the Bus with My Sister. In addition, the disorder that this writer has detected within the book is also provided, along with a verdict of whether or not the writer can recommend others to read it. Summary The book revolves around two characters, Rachel, and her sister Beth. Rachel, who is a teacher by profession, may be described as a woman with a busy schedule. Beth on the other hand is a spirited, energetic woman who is independent and is in a long-term romantic relationship. Their parents had broken up while they were still young and so they were living separate lives. In her story, Rachel states how Beth is always a happy lady who enjoys spending her days riding the buses in her Pennsylvania City. While riding the buses, Beth develops a good relationship with drivers and passengers on board. In this case, the bus drivers act as Rachel’s mentors, while the passengers depict the community in which she lives in. Apart from Sundays, Beth does not miss riding the buses (Simon, 2002, p. 118). At one time, Beth requests Rachel to accompany her on the buses for an entire year. Rachel in return accepts the proposal and accompanies her sister for a year although not on frequent days. This acts as an opportunity for the two sisters to sort out their distance relationship. As time goes by, the two sisters unite and manage to profoundly change one another. It is at this time that Rachel learns a great deal about herself and how narrowly she had hitherto viewed the world. She gets the chance to meet with Beth’s friends (drivers) and learns a lot from them. Although Beth is liked by the drivers, not all of them tolerate her (Simon, 2002, p. 118). Unsympathetic passengers sometimes scream at her because of being too talkative. Rachel realizes that Beth’s world is a much lively and stronger network than hers which is hectic and tedious. Eventually, Rachel admits about the frustrations of relating to her sister although she begins to appreciate her. Disorder Rachel’s story is broken into smaller chapters and includes brief but important flashbacks which serve not only to break up the story but also introduces critical background to explain the characters more fully. Rachel’s book is beautifully written and is filled with interesting and moving insights. The author does a wonderful job writing in a way that makes a reader visualize events clearly. Riding The Bus with My Sister is one of those books written in such a descriptive way that it’s almost as if a film version of the book is running in one’s mind when reading. Going through the book, the writer takes us through what can at best be described as a journey riddled with intimacy. The ensuing life lessons learnt from the book reverberates across the various age groups. The message is especially ideal for individuals who at one time or the other in their lives have had to deal with their emotions. Rachel is very honest about the failures she has endured along the way, in addition to having misgivings. The fact that this truth lacks a touch of sentimentalism is quite refreshing. Rachel’s quest to learn more about her sister’s disability is one of the most compelling parts in the book. Beth’s situation is very sad being that she is older than her sister Rachel. As the younger sister, the author shows responsi