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Product Description For many girls it starts early. The desire to be perfect. The need for approval. The longing for acceptance and being liked by a lot of people. Thanks to social media, these desires now get channeled online. Girls can curate an image, build a following, and test-drive identities until they find one that draws attention and applause. But in this quest to be liked and noticed, girls often fail to feel loved and known. The result is a generation of girls who hunger for real and authentic relationships - yet are unclear on how to create them. From popular blogger and bestselling author Kari Kampakis comes a powerful book for girls in the digital age. Designed to empower teens and tweens through the Christian faith, it's packed with godly wisdom and practical advice related to identity, friendships, social media, and a relationship with God. Topics covered include: Living for God's approval, not human approval; Cultivating a true identity; Using social media wisely; Building a positive reputation online; Spreading kindness, love, and compassion; Distinguishing online friends from real friends; Building deep connections that last; Handling rejection, criticism, and volatile emotions; Activating your Christian faith; and Making an eternal difference, not a temporary splash. For anyone exhausted by the quest to impress - and ready to rest in God's unconditional love - Liked is the answer. Written succinctly with thought-provoking questions, it's an ideal resource for a small group or youth group study, and a conversation-starter that will quickly unite mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends by speaking to the female heart. Review "As a teen, I longed for an assuring voice that said, 'Don't listen to the naysayers, the judgers, the bullies, or the critic in your head -- listen to my voice, and I'll point you in the right direction.' In Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For, Kari Kampakis is that voice, speaking specifically to teen girls living in the age of screens, external validation, and superficial measures of success. Using relatable anecdotes, thoughtful reflection questions, and Biblical references, Kari empowers young women to make sound decisions that will bring them closer to God and His purpose for their lives. Liked is truly a first of its kind for teen girls, turning down the artificial noise of her world to emphasize God's true voice of unconditional love and grace." -Rachel Macy Stafford, New York Times Bestselling Author of Hands Free Mama and Hands Free Life "As the mother of a daughter, I am so grateful for Kari Kampakis. Trying to raise kids is like a constantly moving target in today's world and her wisdom and insight helps and encourages me as I find my way in the parenting journey. Liked is a must-read for teenage girls to help them know to find their worth in the things that matter most." - Melanie Shankle, New York Times B estselling Author of Nobody's Cuter Than You. "Kari's empathy, wisdom, and compassion are gifts to all women, and I'm grateful that, in Liked, her life-giving, uplifting, and encouraging words continually remind teenage girls (and the rest of us!) of the joys of relational substance in a culture that can tempt us to settle for superficiality. Mamas, if you're looking for a book to read with your teenage daughter(s), this is it!" - Sophie Hudson, author of Giddy Up, Eunice and Home is Where My People Are "As a mom of four growing daughters I am grateful for the heart, ministry, and words of Kari. In Liked Kari provides girls with a combination of honesty and vulnerability that speaks directly into their realities. This is a resource I will gladly share with my girls as they navigate the twists and turns of life while keeping their focus on God's eternal truth." - Wynter Pitts, author of You're God's Girl: A Devotional for Tweens"Kari Kampakis has written a must-read book for every young woman who longs to be Liked.