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About the Book

Unprepared But Called: What I Wish Somebody Told Me Before College is an honest, faith-filled reflection on navigating college when life, pressure, and purpose collide.

Drawing from his personal journey through academics, finances, relationships, and spiritual battles, Tarik Williams reminds readers that even when they feel unprepared, they are still called.

This book speaks directly to high school seniors, first-generation college students, silent strugglers, and anyone trying to hold onto their faith while stepping into adulthood.

Inside these pages, you will find:
  • Real-life lessons learned the hard way
  • Biblical encouragement for the difficult seasons
  • Practical wisdom for staying focused
  • Truth about relationships, identity, and purpose
  • Hope for students who feel like giving up

Ultimately, this is a reminder that God’s call does not disappear in moments of weakness or uncertainty. This isn’t just a story. It’s a survival guide.

This book is for you if:

  • You’re entering college and feel unprepared
  • You’re trying to keep your faith in a hard environment
  • You’ve struggled with loneliness, pressure, or burnout
  • You want real advice, not sugarcoated answers
  • You need a reminder that God still has His hand on you

This book is for you if:

You’re entering college and feel unprepared

You’re trying to keep your faith in a hard environment

You’ve struggled with loneliness, pressure, or burnout

You want real advice, not sugarcoated answers

You need a reminder that God still has His hand on you

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