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.