A possible concise summary is:
Daniel is a freaky eater who is obsessed with raw meat, despite the health risks and his brother's concern. He meets with experts who show him the dangers of his habit and the emotional reasons behind it. He agrees to give up raw meat and focus on his writing, fitness and helping others. He also bonds with his brother over a cooked steak.
Some possible facts extracted from the text are:
- 1. Daniel is obsessed with raw meat and eats it four times a week.
- 2. Eating raw meat exposes Daniel to the risk of foodborne illnesses, parasites, bacteria and viruses that can cause serious health problems or death.
- 3. Daniel's family did not support his interest in writing and he felt different and disappointed by their expectations.
- 4. Daniel quit his job as a government analyst to pursue writing full time.
- 5. Daniel agreed to undergo therapy with specialists Mike Dao and JJ Virgin to help him overcome his raw meat habit.
- 6. Daniel tested positive for e coli and a parasite in his stool sample.
- 7. Daniel volunteered at a soup kitchen and played paintball with his brother as part of his therapy.
- 8. Daniel decided to stop eating raw meat after learning how it could affect his fitness and appearance.