Colitiscope: Living With Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
"Charming and earnest . . . an open-hearted and informative reflection on the experience of living with IBD."  —Jonathan Braun, MD, PhD, professor and chair, pathology and laboratory medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine"Colitiscopeis an invaluable resource for IBD patients and medical professionals. As a surgeon, I found it a humorous and accessible way to gain a patient’s perspective on this disease."  —Kevin Hudenko, MD, FACS, Albuquerque, New Mexico"This book will help a lot of people not feel so alone and shameful. It’s like having a conversation with a close, trusting friend."  —Marit Lysne, PsyD, LP, clinical psychologist, Carleton College"Should be read by everyone affected by a chronic disease—patients, families, friends and coworkers. It is informative and touching, and best of all, laugh out loud funny. I can’t wait to recommend it to friends, family and my patients."  —Ken Loving, MD, AAFP, family physician and  medical director, Access Community Health Centers, Madison, Wisconsin"As a parent, I have watched and experienced my son’s struggles with Crohn’s disease, but reading your words gives me a better understanding . . . very practical, and all ages will find parts they can identify with. It’s a quick read with lots of humor and smiles."  —Carolyn Bloom, physical therapist,  Lawrence, Kansas