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  • Etched in Sand

  • A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island
  • Written by: Regina Calcaterra
  • Narrated by: Regina Calcaterra
  • Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (24 ratings)

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Etched in Sand

Written 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
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Fantastic Read!!!

Wow, such an amazing story of resilience and sibling bond! I highly recommend this to everybody! It wasn’t till partway through that I realized that the narrator was actually the author, and so many different parts gave me chills! Regina is amazing!

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A sad but heroic, yet avoidable life

Stories like this should open eyes and hearts. The foster care system needs to do more to change how kids lives are negatively affected by their own rules and authority. The kids need to have a louder voice!

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Loved it

This book tugged at my heartstrings!
A story of suffering, hope and inspiration. Its amazing to see how these broken kids stand strong with love in their hearts!..Inspiring!

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