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Stories to touch and inspire, for and from the social-networking generation.

Once upon a time there was an online social network called Facebook,and it brought together people from all over the globe, helping them toreignite romances, launch careers, and even find organ donors. Facebook Fairytalesbrings to light inspirational "happy endings" stemming from theincreasingly popular social-networking site. Author Emily Liebertcrafts captivating narratives of real-life stories from interviews withFacebook users who have used the site's many applications to findbiological parents, relay messages to loved ones during the Mumbaiterrorist attacks, donate money to Chinese orphanages, and try to huntdown a hit-and-run criminal. Readers will relate to these tales and,simultaneously, be charmed by the little spark of magic that sets themapart from your everyday success stories.

Liebert also interviews and shares the story of Chris Hughes, Facebookcofounder who worked on the Obama new-media campaign, revolutionizingthe use of social-networking sites as a political tool. Complete withan introductory interview with Facebook founder and CEO, MarkZuckerberg, Facebook Fairytalesis a collection of tales that will inspire you to seek out your"happily ever after" on the world's most popular social-networkingsite—and maybe find Prince Charming along the way.