As a sufferer of Ulcerative Colitis for 10 years, Grahame Howard is well qualified to write about the humiliation and distress that this disease causes individuals on a daily basis.
Autobiographical in style, the book is written with the intention of reaching people with bowel disorders in such a way that they can relate to, thus helping them realise that there are people who understand how they feel.
Ulcerative Colitis is described in detail, together with possible causes, medication used and the side effects. In fact, an insight into how the author lived and coped with the illness prior to major surgery for an ileostomy.
From thereon the emphasis is switched to colostomy and ileostomy operations, highlighting how the recipient copes with the news that surgery is required, acceptance of this news and many of the psychological battles and arguments that envelope facing up to the facts. There is also a section on people who have to undergo this surgery following an accident without receiving any warning of this.
Grahame Howard’s social work background shines through as he addresses issues of transition, coping skills and acceptance of the situation by facing the dilemma head on. There is also a chapter written by Hazel Howard about

being a carer in this situation and the lack of support that can be available to carers in general.
The book is heavily referenced with psychological issues and scripture references, together with emphasis on details of colostomy and ileostomy principles and Grahame explains in passionate detail, the pros and cons of such a lifestyle with the intention of helping fellow sufferers realise that, whatever has happened there is life out there for the taking. The reader is painstakingly taken through such things as changing their appliance, what to look out for and tips and ideas to help benefit them in their new life.
Throughout the book, Grahame’s Christian faith breathes through and he quotes many scriptures in an attempt to help the reader grasp how important and vital his faith in God is for his survival and also how God performed a miracle in the hospital, helping him pull through the whole process of surgery.
Tension, frustration, anger and pain are all featured as the author attempts to provide the reader with an honest and encouraging account into the life of an ileostomist.

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