title: Callie of the White Sand
author: Freel, Kimberly Ann
description: From her humble beginnings in rural Washington State, a young woman explores the pristine white sand beaches of Belize and the thriving culture of urban San Francisco, seeking courage, finding redemption... Callie of the White Sand Callie Justice was the five-year-old, sole survivor of a housefire that took the lives of her entire family. She found a new family, only to become a victim again, of neglect and abuse. As a young adult, Callie must now break the bonds of her confusing childhood despite the physical and emotional scars that remain. She ventures into newfound friendships and finally finds the opportunity for true love in the charming Dr. Jake Lamb. Then her past creeps in again, wiping out her chance at happiness. With as many highs as there are heartbreaking lows, Callie of the White Sand is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the insurmountable power of true love.