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

Etched in Sand is a heart-wrenching true story of foster care abuse and child homelessness, recounted by author Regina Calcaterra with raw emotion and unflinching honesty.

This memoir takes readers on a journey through the darkest corners of the foster care system, where Calcaterra and her siblings faced years of abandonment, abuse, and homelessness in the shadow of the Hamptons.

Despite the unimaginable hardships she endured, Calcaterra never loses sight of her determination to rise above her past and keep her family together.

With beautiful writing and a powerful message of resilience and hope, Etched in Sand is an unforgettable reminder that the American dream is within reach for those who have the courage and determination to succeed.