There is a difference between being someone other people like and being defined by what others think. Some people are so addicted to approval that their lives spiral out of control creating discontent, depression, and alienation. Recovering approval addict Dawn Owens identifies all the ways craving approval can negatively impact our lives, and offers sound, biblical strategies to overcome them. Using her own and other's stories as relatable examples, Owens shares the journey to an identity found only in Christ. "Dawn's timely message about our addiction to approval and the desperate need to fight for recovery prompts us to approach our insecurities with honesty and courage and discover joy in the surrendered life God intended for us." --Angie Smith, women's ministry speaker and best-selling author of I Will Carry You and Mended "Dawn has written a powerful book that every woman needs to read! We miss so much of our God-given purposes in fear of what other awed humans think. Thank you, Dawn, for bravely sharing with us the solution to these oft-challenging fears and feelings: a deeper trust in the God who made us." --Lara Casey, author of Make it Happen and Cultivate "We've all felt the allure of social approval and the disappointment of an online post or real-life relationship falling at. Like Me or Not shows us a different way as Dawn's practical tips and vulnerable stories call us to greater levels of freedom in Christ." --Jen Weaver, author of A Wife's Secret to Happiness "Like Me or Not was a liberating read for me as a woman. I believe this book is going to empower women everywhere to start seeing themselves a little more like God sees us." --Laura L. Bento, CEO, Good Grit Magazine "Like Me or Not is a helpful guide for those who struggle with people- pleasing. Dawn, with surprising candor, takes the reader through her own journey, and o ers tangible steps for growth and healing. If control and perfectionism are part of your need-to-please repertoire, this book is for you." --Lucille Zimmerman, licensed professional counselor and author of Renewed "Like Me or Not gives thoughtful, biblical, practical help for all of us who seek the approval of others. It is truly a crucial book for the twenty-first century." --Bob Hostetler, coauthor with Josh McDowell of Don't Check Your Brains at the Door "Like Me or Not allowed me to feel more con dent in my decisions and completely surrender to God's will instead of the opinions of others. If you're constantly seeking approval, this is the book for you." --Bethany Jett, award-winning author of the Cinderella Rule: A Young Woman's Guide to Happily Ever After. "Like Me or Not is inspiring and uplifting. We all require tools to navigate the storms of people-pleasing. is is a must read on the path to self-discovery!" --Meghan Noone, model/spokesperson, Executive Director, Noonetime Charities "Dawn has opened the door of her life to connect with countless people who share her same addiction. Like Me or Not serves as a practical resource to bring healing to the approval addict. This an authentic approach to new life is a journey worth taking." --Micah Andrews, CEO, Foundry Ministries "Dawn's book is a must-read for all women. I'm grateful that God prompted Dawn to write such an honest and powerful book." --Michelle Medlock Adams, best-selling author of more than eighty books "Dawn addresses this important topic in an honest, personable, and loving way. For too long the standards by which we judge ourselves have been unreasonable and downright false. Dawn not only addresses the problem of approval addiction, she o ers a Christ-centered, practical strategy to solve it." --Dr. Janet L. McMullen, Associate Professor of Communications, University of North Alabama Dawn Owens is the founder and executive director of The Link of Cullman County, a ministry addressing poverty founded in March 2012 that serves over three thousand people a year in twenty-three locations. She has a B.A. in Professional Writing and an M.Ed in Education from Kutztown University as well as seminary training from Cincinnati Christian University. She blogs regularly at dawnmowens.com and is the host of Lunch at the Link , a radio show on Praise 97.9 FM. She lives with her husband and son in Cullman, Alabama.