Social media is tricky. You don’t know if the information you read or the person sharing it is real. Because appearances matter more than substance on social media platforms, we are not sure about the content's truthfulness. Is it authentic or manufactured? Not only that. Aside from the content we consume, we also meet influencers who are sometimes over the top. Their lives can be exaggerated to grab people’s attention or promote a brand. The line between who they really are and who they want us to believe they are is difficult to tell. Elizabeth Rose Quinn takes a closer look at these newfangled ways of getting information, connecting with people, and building communities through common social media conventions from the perspective of the influencers, their audience, and the outsiders in her book, Follow Me. Quinn added depth to the story by highlighting modern mothers’ challenges that make them hungry for comfort, support, and freedom. Follow Me is a thriller wit...
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