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Bootism: A Shoe Religion (Paperback)

by Penina Goodman (Author), Michael Duranko (Author) "are you a bootist?..." (more)

4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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About the Author
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. And an affinity for Tod's. Shoe Size: 11. Penina Goodman lives in Chicago and is a fashionista with Bootist tendencies. Many of her closest friends are Bootists, and she is thrilled to help them find a voice. Her shoe attachment is to Saucony Grid Stabils. Shoe Collection: 90 percent black. Shoe Size: 10.

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Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0740738321
ISBN-13: 978-0740738326
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #881,910 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, October 2, 2003

By	Sarah G Femiano (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

From the moment I had the book handed to me by the author himself I could not put it down. Whether this book describes you to a T (like myself) or you care for someone who would put their life on the line for a great pair of shoes, it makes the perfect gift or addition to any woman's purse. I am a college student who attempts to fit 200 pairs of shoes into a dorm room with almost 200 still at home. So not only is this book amusing, but it is comforting for those like me to know that we are not alone. My highest recommendations!

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5.0 out of 5 stars SHOE LOVER, December 4, 2003

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THIS BOOK WAS A REAL LIGHT READ, FUN FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES SHOES.
GREAT FOR COFFEE TABLE OR READING ROOM.
NICE STOCKING STUFFER.
GOOD READING TO YOU ALL.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Girls Just Want To Have Shoes, October 17, 2003

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Great stocking stuffer. Fun, fun, fun read. Fabulous graphics and use of color. Clever writing. Terrific concept. We all know bootists and this little book gives them/us a voice. Now I don't have to be embarrassed that I own so many shoes and that the majority are black. It's good to know I'm not alone and I'm like the other girls.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining but overpriced.
This book is all about silly little quotes on shoes with only a few lines on each page. You can finish the whole book in less than 15 minutes. It's not worth the price.

Published on August 23, 2004 by W. So

3.0 out of 5 stars for the shoe lovers in your life
BOOTISM is a silly glossy little something, with quotes, exercises & interviews in eye-catching 4-color graphics. It is a perfect fit to bring chuckles. Read more

Published on February 18, 2004 by Rebecca Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR THE SHOE LOVER
What a fun book! I read it cover to cover and smiled the entire time.

Published on February 18, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a whole new movement....
What a fun little book! My husband gave it to me for Christmas (he actually put the book in a Jimmy Choo shoe box). I've been showing it to all my friends. Fun, fun. Cool, cool.

Published on January 24, 2004 by Ted Tallo

5.0 out of 5 stars Mantra of the shoe lover
Very entertaining book, and definitely represents shoe lovers everywhere (me, included!). The shoe lover knows the importance of shoes, and the author conveys that by... Read more

Published on November 19, 2003 by tcufrogprincess

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Gift
It's about time someone recognized the obsession we women have with shoes! This has made the perfect "extra gift" that accompanies my gifts for birthdays and the recent... Read more

Published on September 26, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a Bootist!!
I laughed out loud when I read this adorable ode to shoe lovers. Since reading the book I have given the "Are you a Bootist?" quiz to all of my friends and family. Read more

Published on September 12, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Treat for Your Feet!
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