Bootism
Penina Goodman & Michael Duranko
(Reviewer - Rebecca Brown)
2003 Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740738321

A Shoe Religion.

Do you remember people's shoes & forget their names?
Do you have more than 10 pairs of black shoes?
Do you often use the words love & shoes in the same sentence?
Are you in search for sole?
Do you search the Zodiac for signs about shoes?
If so, you may be a Bootist - & Bootism is the book for you.

Bootism is for the shoe-obsessed -- think Imelda Marcos wannabes & the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, who admits to owning over 100 pairs of Manolo Blahniks.

This little book of humor, which comes nowhere near the price of a good pair of shoes, promotes A Shoe Religion, thus providing a voice & community for the shoe maniac. It is for Bootists, fashionistas, & those with Bootist traits. It will educate non-Bootist friends & family in the truths of Bootism:
You can never have too many shoes
Style is everything
Price is not part of the purchasing decision.
Bootism is a journey rather than a destination.

A silly little something, with quotes, exercises & interviews which comes in glossy, eye-catching four-color graphics. It is a perfect fit for chuckles. A good gift for those who dream about shoes while managing to control their addiction ... maybe.

Michael Duranko lives in Manhattan with his Bootist wife, Tina. He does not think of himself as a religious leader, just a simple man with a simple message.

Penina Goodman lives in Chicago & is a fashionista with Bootist tendencies. Many of her closest friends are Bootists, & she is thrilled to help them find a voice.
(02/29/04)

Rebecca