A couple of years ago, I read a powerfully moving book titled Etched in Sand. It's the story of Regina Calcaterra and the abuses she and her four siblings endured at the hands of their mother and the utter failures of the foster care system. It's a heartbreaking story that is hard to read but also showcases the power of perseverance. In her book, Calcaterra carefully … [Read more...]
Inspirational Women: Regina Calcaterra
Rarely does a book come along that is both powerful and inspiring, but Regina Calcaterra's memoir, Etched in Sand, is just that. A couple of months ago I reviewed her amazing memoir (thanks TLC Book Tours) and was blown away by her story and her candidness. It's a tale of perseverance and redemption, but above all it's a story about the importance of family. What's just as … [Read more...]
Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra
Update: I read that this book sold out on Amazon within 4 days and had to be replenished! I don't even know where to start. This book is just that powerful. I've been putting off writing this review because I was trying to figure out how to put into words the impact it had on me and I've finally realized that I'm speechless. Absolutely speechless. And we all … [Read more...]