

"With slice-of-life examples and results of psychological research, Oriani makes his case for the impact of Facebook on today's society. Some of his observations are scathingly funny while others will break your heart at the tragedy of people turning to a device rather than another human being for relationships.
His chapter on the types of Facebook users identifies them by the bulk of their entries. Readers will recognize them instantly with titles such as The Soap Opera Character, The Newscaster and The Serial Event Organizer. Although laced with humor, Oriani's underlying truths show through.
Oriani spends time looking at the ways Facebook users interact, including the use of Likes. He asks questions about social media usage that will make readers think about their own online decisions... This is far beyond an op-ed or commentary. The book is a well-thought-out look at the world of Facebook users/addicts and how they affect those around them.
More than anything, Born to Be Liked: Living on Facebook will give its readers a fresh perspective on the social media scene" - Examiner.com