How to be a Sister
by Eileen Garvin
PGW/Perseus $15.00

A honest, personal account of growing up with an autistic sister.  Unlike many books on autism, this book focuses on sibiling relationships.  Eileen recounts, with in-depth detail, her experiences with her sister Margaret, which are often funny, embarassing, and "normal" for the Garvin family.  Eileen uses her experiences to reflect on what it means to be a sibiling with someone who is different, how to grow the relationship as an adult, and how growing up with Margaret has shaped her life.  After reading this book, I have a greater respect for people who have sibilings with disabilities. 

--Jenny