At just eighteen years old, author Michael Caprio was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a rare genetic condition that requires the entire large intestine to be removed! A Bump In The Road: My Medical Journey over Potholes, Detours and the Bridge to Gratitude is a story that brings us from fear and depression to empowerment and strength. With the love and support of family, and a positive attitude buried deep within, Caprio embarks on a heroic transformation of mind, body, and spirit, right before our eyes. In this book you'll read about: Caprio's eleven days in hospital following a nine-hour operation, and his battle to deal with the raw emotions that came with his drastically different reality. Depression that affected both himself and his loved ones. The positive attitude that changes the lives of everyone around him. A Bump in the Road is for anyone who is struggling to overcome adversity of any kind. It provides insight into the challenges of the human condition, and highlights ways to rise above it all and live your best life.