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~ Phillip Van Hooser (Author) "From where I lay, I could distinctly read the bold red numbers displayed on the digital clock across the bedroom..." (more)
Key Phrases: loop ileostomy, ulcerative colitis, Van Hooser, Cleveland Clinic, Anthony Stallins (more...)
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It Takes More Than Guts is an amazing story of compassion, hope and the will to survive. Phillip Van Hooser candidly shares his painful yet extraordinary struggle to carry on with life in the face of ulcerative colitis, an incurable inflammatory bowel disease that affects over one million Americans and their families. Journey with Phil as he travels from helplessness to medical hope. His story reveals life changing discoveries about the importance of family, friends and faith when facing life's most challenging tests. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with IBD or other chronic illness, It Takes More Than Guts is a roadmap for help and inspiration.

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Few people know the fear, frustration and despair IBD patients and their families battle. Fewer still can poignantly communicate those feelings. Combining his experience as a writer, speaker and inflammatory bowel disease patient, Phillip Van Hooser has documented the physical toll and the emotional price of living with ulcerative colitis and IBD. His story is poignant, unvarnished and yet, encouraging. Phillip Van Hooser combines his personal perspective on IBD with his powerful storytelling ability to equip, encourage and inspire IBD patients and those organizations and individuals who support them.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Van Hooser Associates, Inc. (November 2003)
  • ISBN-10: 1893322238
  • ISBN-13: 978-1893322233
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,412,164 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE source for the patient and family suffering from IBS, July 19, 2004
By Suzette Altman (Ocala, Florida) - See all my reviews
When I read this book I felt as though I were reading my own account of my illness, surgery and recovery. Mr. VanHooser tells from start to finish every step of this debilitating illness. This book is a must read for anyone that suffers from or has a loved one that suffers from IBS. The straightforward manner in which he shares his experience will hit home with anyone who is affected by this disease. It was so much more than the usual informational book, it gave all the information you need but also gifted you with an emotional and physical victory that gives you hope.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Very Educational, December 18, 2007
Being I am not a reader normally. It was very easy to understand. It normally takes me weeks to read a book in this lenght, it took me 3 days. To anyone that is going though the j-pouch surgery, I recommend reading this book!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For People Suffering With IBD, June 28, 2004
By Guillermo (California) - See all my reviews
As I read Phillip Van Hooser's book, "It Takes More Than Guts," I felt as though Phillip had written about my struggle with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). His description of the disease is so accurate. I have suffered with ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD, for nine years. For the past two years, I have contemplated having my colon removed like Phillip did, but I have repeatedly talked myself out of it because I'm afraid of such an invasive surgery and all of the unknowns. Some of the areas that I especially liked about his book are that it takes you step-by-step from: being diagnosed with IBD, Phillip's experiences with IBD, Phillip's ultimate decision to have surgery, and finally the quality of Phillip's life after surgery. This book takes you through these steps in great detail. This book helped me make important decisions in my life concerning my battle against IBD, and I would highly recommend it to anybody suffering with this disease, or anybody who knows someone who has IBD-this book will allow you to better understand what your loved one is going through.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on dealing with IBD
Van Hooser does a wonderful job of detailing the day-to-day fears, realities, and inconveniences of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Read more
Published on May 7, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Life Story of Courage
This book was written from such a personal perspective. It took a lot of courage to be so open about how much Phil suffered during his illness. Read more
Published on March 26, 2004 by Linda Wheeler

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening book
Phil's book was an eye opener to me. I never realized how severe the symptoms and problems were until I read "It Takes More Than Guts. Read more
Published on March 25, 2004 by Craig Stallons

5.0 out of 5 stars Someone You Know Needs To Read This Book!
I'm one of the people who knew the author of this important book, and after reading It Takes More Than Guts in one long emotional sitting, discovered I didn't know him at all. Read more
Published on March 4, 2004 by Chris M. Clarke-Epstein

5.0 out of 5 stars I felt near tears, I laughed out loud, and felt happiness!
I have just finished reading "It Takes More Than Guts".While reading it I felt near tears, I laughed out loud, and felt happiness. Read more
Published on December 22, 2003 by Patricia L. Oliver

5.0 out of 5 stars It Takes More Than Guts
This book captivated me. It made me walk along side Phillip as he went through his life with Ulcerative Colitis and really made me understand what life with this disease was like... Read more
Published on December 11, 2003 by Kim Houf

5.0 out of 5 stars A Compelling Story That Entertains While It Educates
Phillip Van Hooser does, indeed, have guts. That's what it took to tell his compelling story that takes the reader on an amazing journey. Read more
Published on November 25, 2003 by Marilynn T. Mobley

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest-Necessary-Caring
It Takes More Than Guts is an honest, caring and compelling discussion that perhaps millions of people need. Read more
Published on November 20, 2003 by Al Tompkins

5.0 out of 5 stars A personal perspective for all IBD patients and friends
Phil VanHooser has written a truly compelling book about his personal experience as an IBD sufferer. Read more
Published on November 19, 2003 by Steve Picton

5.0 out of 5 stars Van Hooser has done it again!
In "It Takes More Than Guts" Phil Van Hooser has shared in very personal detail, what it's like to suffer with IBD. Read more
Published on November 19, 2003 by Tom Alexander

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