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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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In this story of perseverance in the face of adversity, Regina Calcaterra recounts her childhood in foster care and on the streets and how she and her savvy crew of homeless siblings managed to survive years of homelessness, abandonment, and abuse.

Regina Calcaterra's emotionally powerful memoir reveals how she endured a series of foster homes and intermittent homelessness in the shadow of the Hamptons, and how she rose above her past while fighting to keep her brother and three sisters together.

Beautifully written and heartbreakingly honest, 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.

©2013 Regina Calcaterra (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers 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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