It Takes More Than Guts Life Changing Discoveries about Surviving and Overcoming IBD and Chronic Illness 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. This book and companion interview on DVD discuss important issues for IBD patients and those who care for them. For patients: What it's really like living with IBD Treatment options for ulcerative colitis J pouch surgery Living a good life with an ileostomy Discussing difficult issues with your doctor For caregivers: The facts about inflammatory bowel disease Discussing IBD with children Understanding what ulcerative colitis patients experience Special reference sections include: Diet options Facts about IBD Understanding medical terminology Straight answers for difficult questions If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with IBD, It Takes More than Guts is a roadmap for help and inspiration. "In this survivor's guide, patients will find a sympathetic friend and receive great encouragement from someone who has been there." -- Rolf Benirschke Former San Diego Charger Kicker Author of Alive & Kicking and Great Comebacks from Ostomy Surgery		softcover, 288 pgs, $24.95 DVD, 60 min, $14.95     Phillip Van Hooser answers questions at The Bookworm Bookstore in The Villages, FL (2.13.04)