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

#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.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 08/06/2013
ISBN: 9780062218834
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.75d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2013
Publishers Weekly 06/24/2013
Shelf Awareness 08/09/2013
People Weekly 09/02/2013 pg. 50
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