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I Am ClarenceBy: Elaine Kraf Series: Modern Library Torchbearers A haunting novel exploring a mothers fierce love for her disabled son as she grapples with her own mental health, by the author of the feminist cult classic The Princess of 72nd Streetwith an introduction by Sarah Manguso Elaine Kraf is one of literatures hidden gems. Her work demands a place on your bookshelf right next to Plath and Ditlevsen.Sarah Rose Etter, author of Ripe According to Dr.
By: Elaine Kraf | Series: Modern Library TorchbearersA haunting novel exploring a mother’s fierce love for her disabled son as she grapples with her own mental health, by the author of the feminist cult classic The Princess of 72nd Street—with an introduction by Sarah Manguso
“Elaine Kraf is one of literature’s hidden gems. Her work demands a place on your bookshelf right next to Plath and Ditlevsen.”—Sarah Rose Etter, author of Ripe
According to Dr. Hovenclock, health meant wanting things. What would I have to pretend to want before he would let me leave? I longed to return to Clarence.
For Clarence’s mother, life revolves around her young son; she takes him to see specialists to find the cause of his blindness and developmental delays, protects him from the cruelty of other children, and loves him tenderly. But she has her own struggles too. Her sanity is precarious and fractured, making caregiving increasingly difficult for her.
When her mental health reaches a breaking point, she checks herself into an institution so that she can get better and, she tells herself, be a better mother to Clarence. As she is forced to decide between his well-being and her own, the reader is faced with these essential questions: Can a mother’s love for her child surmount her own emotional upheaval? How much can she sacrifice for her son and survive?
Through this unforgettable journey into one woman’s mind and relationships, Kraf paints a harrowing portrait of motherhood, which remains timely and inventive more than fifty years after its initial publication.
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★★★★★ 5
A Diabetic Traveler's Best Friend at the Hot Springs!
Size: 13-14 Women/12-13 Men, Color: Black-w001
I'll be honest — I bought these almost last minute before heading out on vacation to the Hot Springs in Carson City, Nevada. As someone with diabetes, I have to be really careful about my feet, especially on rough or hot concrete surfaces. Pool decks and spa areas can be brutal, and I've had too many close calls just walking around barefoot. I grabbed these water shoes almost as an afterthought, and they ended up being one of the best decisions of the whole trip.
From the moment I slipped them on, I could tell they were going to do the job. They fit true to size — no awkward sizing guesswork — and they hugged my feet snugly without feeling restrictive or causing any pressure points (a big deal for me). The sole gave me just enough protection from the concrete and wet surfaces around the springs, and I never once felt like I was going to slip. That peace of mind alone was worth every penny.
They're lightweight enough that I barely noticed I had them on, and they dried quickly after getting splashed or submerged. No heavy, waterlogged feeling dragging me down. I wore them in and out of the water all day and my feet felt totally fine — no soreness, no irritation, nothing. For someone managing diabetes, that's honestly huge.
I genuinely have zero complaints. These delivered exactly what they promised and then some. Whether you're headed to a hot spring, a beach, a pool, or just doing some light water yoga, these are a solid buy.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great water socks
Size: 8.5-9.5 Women/7.5-8.5 Men, Color: Shark Blue
Perfect! I’m autistic and this was the last piece of the puzzle for my sensory experience at the pool. They feel like wearing socks with hard soles on and are great for if you need to walk through gravel or anything. They don’t trap water much and the fabric is stretchy and comfortable. I liked the range of colors, I got the one with sharks. I wear a men’s size 8 shoe and I got the same size here, it was the correct size with a little extra room.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Colorful, comfortable, durable water shoes
Size: 8.5-9.5 Women/7.5-8.5 Men, Color: Shark Blue, Size: 8.5-9.5 Women/7.5-8.5 Men, Color: Shark Blue
I have ordered 5 pairs of these water shoes. The quality is amazing the bottom is durable, the stitching feels strong, they are comfortable, slip resistant, fit true to size and look awesome!
We ordered the paisley, the blue geo, galaxy, lightning (lightning was sent back as we received the wrong size) and sharks.
Only reason they are getting a 4 star instead of 5 is because I would much rather have the cushion inside sewn in instead of it being like an insert but that is what I find to be most common with these type of shoes.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Love these for beach foot protection!!
Size: 10-11 Women/9-10 Men, Color: Black-w001
These water shoes were perfect for our cruise to Grand Turk. The beach was a little rocky once in the water & the bottom of these shoes protected our feet and made it comfortable they dry quickly they are lightweight and easy to pack and carry in a beach bag. I bought two pair of the black one for me one for my husband, and he even wore them which was shocking into me and loved them.!!!! they don’t have walking support so they’re definitely something that you bring with you put on your feet before you enter like water where you can’t see the bottom or rocks/coral and they totally protect your foot on the bottom
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
★★★★★ 3
I received someone else’s returned product
Size: 7-8 Women/6-7 Men, Color: Sunset
The inner product packaging was already cut open and not sealed, and there was debris inside the socks: clear indicators that the pair I received was someone else’s return. They also run big and are very wide in the toe area. My daughter’s pair also ran big, but at least hers were sealed. Overall quality is a bit flimsy, so we’ll see how long they last.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026