It Takes More Than Guts (Paperback)

~ 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)
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Product Description

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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Product Details

• 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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Very Educational, December 18, 2007

By	Dale Smith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!!

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.