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laurajaylive's review against another edition
3.0
Learning the story behind Paula's business change choices made me really happy. I am an avid supporter of doing things for yourself, for your health, and for your family, and Paula did that for herself. Paula's hardships and setbacks are encouraging to me because I have seen my own situations mirror hers and I can learn from her story.
If you are in denial about what you want to do with your life, if you should or should not stay in a position you are currently in, or you're trying to make a huge decision, I suggest reading this book and learning from Paula's wisdom. I will forever be a fan of Paula!
If you are in denial about what you want to do with your life, if you should or should not stay in a position you are currently in, or you're trying to make a huge decision, I suggest reading this book and learning from Paula's wisdom. I will forever be a fan of Paula!
sarah_reading_party's review against another edition
4.0
Called Out by Paula Faris is a short and sweet read - an examination of Paula's life and the choices and challenges she has faced personally and professionally. I felt I like I was listening to a friend share about her joys and sorrows.
reagansoper's review against another edition
4.0
Paula Faris was always my favorite host in GMA so when I saw that she had a book coming out, I purchased it fast. I love when I get to see into the lives of people I have looked up to and she showed a great overview of childhood to present. Faris does a great job of displaying what calling is and showing how it played out in her life, as well as other religious leaders.
readergirl19's review against another edition
4.0
Paula Faris' book is insightful and inspirational. The way she posses questions makes you take a moment to think about them. I would recommend this book to anyone,
sarahs_readingparty's review against another edition
4.0
Called Out by Paula Faris is a short and sweet read - an examination of Paula's life and the choices and challenges she has faced personally and professionally. I felt I like I was listening to a friend share about her joys and sorrows.
fatima_alsaif's review against another edition
4.0
There's nothing I love more than a personal and vulnerable memoir! I have tremendous respect for Paula Faris
bibliophile_394's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a great read for anyone who feels that their work life balance is unbalanced. For anyone who questions if God created you for more.
alangmaack's review against another edition
4.0
I was intrigued by this book after listening to Faris on several of the podcasts that I listen to. It certainly was interesting to hear the ins and outs of what it was like for Faris as she was on-air hosting several shows for ABC. Faris spent most of the book talking about how faith calling intersects with vocational calling and how we must change the way we approach the conversation around calling. I appreciated the way she separated what our faith has called us to do and what our vocation asks of us.
As someone who does not do any vocational work, I struggled to connect a bit with the story and how to separate out how she approached calling for my own life. I think this book would be better for people trying to reconcile how to live out their faith while working in a job that intersects with the world outside a home.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. This review is my own, honest opinion.
As someone who does not do any vocational work, I struggled to connect a bit with the story and how to separate out how she approached calling for my own life. I think this book would be better for people trying to reconcile how to live out their faith while working in a job that intersects with the world outside a home.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. This review is my own, honest opinion.
jill_rey's review against another edition
3.0
Author, Paula Faris, is best known for her roles as a weekend anchor on Good Morning America and a co-host on The View. Called Out provides readers a memoir-esque read rooted in faith, as Faris discusses what called her to give up these seemingly “dream” jobs to host a faith-based podcast.
Given the name of this book, Faris spends a healthy amount of time introducing readers to the farfetched idea of a “calling” and recognizes the general population’s inability to define it. However, Called Out successfully delivers a powerful definition curtailing from one’s skill sets, curiosities and proficiencies, creating a foundation for the book’s remaining lessons.
Faris does NOT fail to name drop throughout the read, including her experiences with Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan, Whoopi Goldberg and many more. But her lessons remain relatable, including her experiences with imposter syndrome, the fears derived from any life change, and learning to not let our self-worth and identity be stolen solely by our vocational, work calling.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Given the name of this book, Faris spends a healthy amount of time introducing readers to the farfetched idea of a “calling” and recognizes the general population’s inability to define it. However, Called Out successfully delivers a powerful definition curtailing from one’s skill sets, curiosities and proficiencies, creating a foundation for the book’s remaining lessons.
Faris does NOT fail to name drop throughout the read, including her experiences with Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan, Whoopi Goldberg and many more. But her lessons remain relatable, including her experiences with imposter syndrome, the fears derived from any life change, and learning to not let our self-worth and identity be stolen solely by our vocational, work calling.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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