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Title: A Story of Love, Survival, and Systemic Failure

United States, 29th Nov 2025 - Author Dan D. Phillips brings forward a deeply grounded and revealing account of love, loss, and healthcare inequities in his new book, Beauty and the Malignant Beast. The memoir documents his late wife’s four-year battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, while critically examining the systemic gaps that continue to affect countless patients and families across the United States.The story centers on Celeste Holden Phillips, a respected North Carolina entrepreneur and founder of Celeste’s Interiors, a design boutique that operated successfully for 44 years and was featured in Southern Living magazine. Known for her creativity and work ethic, Celeste built a brand defined by trust, craftsmanship, and authenticity. Her cancer diagnosis in 2019 changed everything, turning a thriving household into a prolonged fight not only against illness but also against the inefficiencies and barriers within the medical system.From initial consultations to final care, Phillips recounts the realities faced by families who must navigate complex procedures, inconsistent communication, and corporate-driven healthcare policies. The book focuses on how emotional resilience and advocacy become essential tools for survival when empathy and clarity are absent from patient care. With meticulous documentation, Phillips outlines what he calls “a revenue-first culture,” arguing that the current model prioritizes financial outcomes over genuine healing.Dan D. Phillips is not a career writer but an advocate shaped by experience. Following the loss of his wife, he began researching and writing about patient rights, pharmaceutical accountability, and healthcare reform. Drawing from both lived events and verifiable data, his approach blends personal narrative with investigative ins...

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