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

HarperCollins, 2013. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. #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, a nd foster youth activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite differ ent. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care syste m and intermittent homelessness in the shadows of Manhattan and the Hampton s. 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 toget her 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.