Breaking down barriers from "summary" of Riding the Bus with My Sister by Rachel Simon
The idea of breaking down barriers is a central theme that runs through the story of Riding the Bus with My Sister. It is a concept that is deeply ingrained in the relationship between the author and her sister, Beth. Throughout the book, we see how the author is able to break down the barriers that separate her from her sister, barriers of distance, of time, of understanding. The author takes us on a journey as she rides the bus with her sister, exploring not only the physical barriers of the bus route, but also the emotional barriers that exist between them. As the author spends more time with Beth, she begins to see past the barriers that have kept them apart for so long. She learns to appreciate Beth for who she is, rather than who she thinks she should be. Through their interactions on the bus, the author and Beth are able to break down the walls that separate them. They learn to communicate in a way that is meaningful to bo...
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