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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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Book
49
Narrator
23
Release Date
November 5, 2013
Duration
8 hours 34 minutes
Summary
#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.
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Profile Avatar Cathrine A. Jan 2020

This book was compelling, insightful,thrilling very well written and beautifully narrated. I was engrossed from the moment I hit play to the very end. Definitely one of my favourite reads so far.

Profile Avatar Raewyn F. Jun 2018

I loved this. Very confronting at times. Well narrated. I highly recommend this to all.

Profile Avatar Patty H Feb 2018

Highly recommend, there is a light at the end of the tunnel ~

Profile Avatar Tasya B Aug 2017

Amazing. Highly recommend it! Her sisters book as well

Profile Avatar Debra MIles Mar 2017

This was a sad but inspiring book with a great ending!! Loved the read

Profile Avatar Carrie Bobrowsky Sep 2016

Loved this book! Regina lived thru a nightmare childhood to become a successful women. Highly recommend!

Profile Avatar Martha B. Mar 2021

I suspect social worker students would do well to read books like this true story. Amazing story of survival fir the children. Horrible story of a mother’s neglect of her children as a result of alcoholism and manipulation of the system.

Profile Avatar Patti E. Mar 2021

Beautifully written and narrated. Heart wrenching story that kept me interested throughout. I would highly recommend this book.

Profile Avatar Kayla Prowell May 2020

This book is the closest thing to what life is like for some kids in states custody. It's a hard sad truth.

Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island

Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island

Author: Regina Calcaterra
Read by: Regina Calcaterra
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