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Etched in Sand

A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island

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Etched in Sand

By: Regina Calcaterra
Narrated by: Regina Calcaterra
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#1 International Bestseller

Regina’s Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope.

Regina Calcaterra is a successful lawyer, former New York State official, and foster youth activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite different. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care system and intermittent homelessness in the shadows of Manhattan and the Hamptons.

A true-life rags-to-riches story, Etched in Sand chronicles Regina’s rising above her past, while fighting to keep her brother and three sisters together through it all.

Beautifully written, with heartbreaking honesty, Etched in Sand is an unforgettable reminder that regardless of social status, the American Dream is still within reach for those who have the desire and the determination to succeed.

 Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Homelessness Heartfelt Fostering
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What an extraordinary story. My heartfelt congratulations to Regina. I'm eager to hear Rosie's story now. What a story!!!

Must read!!!

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Highly recommended. Regina, what terrible things you & your siblings had to endure, it's amazing you all survived at all. The power of sibling love. It's amazing how you remained so strong and came through the other side and succeeded so well in education and career while still trying to keep your family together. Amazing, beautifully, though heartbreakingly narrated.

Heartbreaking, gripping, but ultimately uplifting

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I don’t understand how this doesn’t have thousands of ratings and reviews. Such an INCREDIBLE story of resilience. Regina, you’re a powerhouse. Thank you for sharing yours and your siblings story. Humbled to be able to listen. The narration was impeccable.

INCREDIBLE!

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