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Editorial Review For Called,
Not Qualified
Anthony Carpino’s Called, Not Qualified is a
book that refuses to baby its readers. The author kicks things off by tearing
down the idea that anyone is good enough on their own. He explains that God
does not choose people based on perfect résumés or clean records. This is the
core theme and it does not get lost in flowery words or empty pep talks.
Carpino uses his own life and classic Bible stories to hammer home the point.
Surrender, not self-reliance, is the real story.
Carpino’s big strength is not pretending he has everything together. He
brings up his own failures and shows how real faith is a daily choice, not a
one-time fix. You get blunt stories about trying and failing. You also get
reminders that nobody is alone in feeling broken or unqualified. The questions
for reflection at the end of each chapter try to push the reader out of passive
reading and into some kind of action, which is rare and probably uncomfortable
for people who want a soft self-help book. The writing never strays too far
from its main point: God does not wait for you to be “enough” before calling
you. Carpino is also pretty clear that churches and modern Christian culture
sometimes miss the point entirely, which is a nice break from books that only
preach to the choir.
It stands out because it pushes against the easy feel-good messages you
might see in other recent books. Instead, it leans into the tension and
messiness of following God without sugarcoating anything. You might say it
joins a trend of books that call out complacency, but this one seems a little
more fed up with empty religion.
This is for people who are tired of pretending, or over trying to impress
anyone. If you’re already convinced you’ve got nothing left to prove, you might
get annoyed. But if you feel stuck on the fence or keep thinking you have to
get your act together before God can use you, this book will probably hit a
nerve. The style will suit anyone who prefers straight talk with some bite.
So, the verdict? Called, Not Qualified is not
here to hold your hand. It is more likely to kick you out of your comfort zone
than make you feel warm and fuzzy. If you want a book that pushes you toward
real surrender and away from fake perfection, this one does the job. If not,
maybe go pick something with more clichés and less honesty.