artemisevrenstardust 's review for:

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

5.0

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This was a heartbreaking yet incredible read. Calcaterra's childhood makes mine seem like a walk in the park, but she writes with such courage, determination, and honesty that I couldn't put it down. I'd encourage other readers to tread carefully, as there are many descriptions of violent physical, sexual, and mental abuse. Listening to Regina stand up to her mother and fight for her younger siblings was empowering in a world where children are so overlooked.