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Overlooked
"Bridgette is fun-size, funny, and fierce. In Overlooked, she will tug at your heart, make you roar with laughter,and lead you t o the One who loves you best." - Kirk Cameron"Bridgette is the friend everyone wants in their corner, the dance partner you would want through life.I thank God He made her my sister." - MelissaFleming"Bridgette is a mama bear, a fighter for what's just and right. I've learned a lot from my big little sister over t h e years, and I'm forever grateful to God t o be hers." - Candace Cameron BureSister to stars Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, Bridgette recounts heart-warming stories from their childhood - and how later in life, one terrifying, but life-changing moment brought her closer to God and to her purpose. Bridgette's story is a message of inexhaustible hope, fulfillment, and a discovery that not only si God's timing perfect...but His plans for us are also far better than our own. We are never Overlooked.
152 pages, Paperback
Published December 5, 2023
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April 4, 2025
I really wanted to love this book from the supposedly "overlooked" Cameron sister, but let's be honest--it's only around 80 small pages of narrative text (the rest are photos, blank space and a space filler "book discussion" section). If you printed this out as a school term paper it's less than 20 two-side full pages of content. She skips dozens of years of her life and there are only two stories from her post-TV adulthood! So despite the good reasons for wanting to share her story, Bridgette Cameron Ridenour really needed to add another 150 pages to make this a true memoir worth buying or reading.
The basics of her childhood are here but you've read it before...not just once but in three other books by her siblings Kirk and Cameron, and her mother Barbara's own tome! Bridgette rehashes all the kids auditioning for their agent, Kirk becoming famous, and Bridgette losing out on anything beyond being a stand-in job on hit television sitcoms and movies. She also again tells how the family came to become Christians, and it is surprising to see how much their mass conversions have gone on to impact many people.
But that's not a normal life so why wouldn't she fill the pages with her six years of work behind-the-scenes on Full House or her being Jonathan Taylor Thomas's double on Home Improvement? Or all sorts of family tales, parenting advice, and how these famous people have all come out with the same strong faith?
She's on two of the biggest shows of the 1980s-1990s yet has nothing to say about them beyond a quick mention of a few famous people she met? She alludes to other media work with no specifics. And while she doesn't paint her family as perfect, beyond her mother's abruptness there's no sense of how this household really operated. Frustrating!
Then before you know it she's married and tells the only two significant stories about her past two decades--a car accident and the amazing tale of the birth of one of her twins (the other miscarried months earlier). Then suddenly she inserts a few prayers and a very short section that preaches the Gospel before it suddenly stops. Nothing about anything else since 2000, no update on her family, zero comments on her famous siblings as adults, ghosting her other (unknown) sister, or questions that are raised by some of the numerous pictures stuck in the middle of the book without explanation.
The main problem beyond how brief this booklet is can be summarized in the title --she overlooks the theme of being overlooked! There is no narrative that builds from her childhood to middle age adulthood that dramatizes her feeling that she was left out of the spotlight. The concept is just tacked on near the end to let you know that she got over feeling left behind (pun intended for you Kirk Cameron movie fans).
How can you be overlooked when you're working on the stages of hit sitcoms for years? When you have one of the supposed super Christian families in America and have everything you need? It's too bad that this wasn't three times the size, packed with great family and show business stories, and lots of details about her adult life. Instead, by her own choice, her whole story is truly overlooked.
The basics of her childhood are here but you've read it before...not just once but in three other books by her siblings Kirk and Cameron, and her mother Barbara's own tome! Bridgette rehashes all the kids auditioning for their agent, Kirk becoming famous, and Bridgette losing out on anything beyond being a stand-in job on hit television sitcoms and movies. She also again tells how the family came to become Christians, and it is surprising to see how much their mass conversions have gone on to impact many people.
But that's not a normal life so why wouldn't she fill the pages with her six years of work behind-the-scenes on Full House or her being Jonathan Taylor Thomas's double on Home Improvement? Or all sorts of family tales, parenting advice, and how these famous people have all come out with the same strong faith?
She's on two of the biggest shows of the 1980s-1990s yet has nothing to say about them beyond a quick mention of a few famous people she met? She alludes to other media work with no specifics. And while she doesn't paint her family as perfect, beyond her mother's abruptness there's no sense of how this household really operated. Frustrating!
Then before you know it she's married and tells the only two significant stories about her past two decades--a car accident and the amazing tale of the birth of one of her twins (the other miscarried months earlier). Then suddenly she inserts a few prayers and a very short section that preaches the Gospel before it suddenly stops. Nothing about anything else since 2000, no update on her family, zero comments on her famous siblings as adults, ghosting her other (unknown) sister, or questions that are raised by some of the numerous pictures stuck in the middle of the book without explanation.
The main problem beyond how brief this booklet is can be summarized in the title --she overlooks the theme of being overlooked! There is no narrative that builds from her childhood to middle age adulthood that dramatizes her feeling that she was left out of the spotlight. The concept is just tacked on near the end to let you know that she got over feeling left behind (pun intended for you Kirk Cameron movie fans).
How can you be overlooked when you're working on the stages of hit sitcoms for years? When you have one of the supposed super Christian families in America and have everything you need? It's too bad that this wasn't three times the size, packed with great family and show business stories, and lots of details about her adult life. Instead, by her own choice, her whole story is truly overlooked.
December 22, 2023
I really enjoyed Ridenour sharing her stories. This is a touching book. We all know and love Kirk and Candace now you are going to fall in love with their sister. Be prepared for God's perfect timing when you read this.
September 9, 2024
Bridgette’s testimony is a powerful one of overcoming tremendous obstacles, incurring the painful loss of a child, and finding God’s miracles throughout.
She’s a friendly voice, she’s a familiar voice…
It’s like sitting down for tea with an old friend where you reminisce about the old days,
the humor,
the struggles,
the disappointments,
and ultimately,
how God showed up!
I had the beautiful privilege of meeting Bridgette at “The Journey of the Heart Conference” in Colorado,
And I’ll tell you that the kind, charming, and honest Bridgette that you read on the page, is the same (if not MORE so) in person.
She’s authentic, she’s humble, and more than that- she loves Jesus and is anointed with a captivating testimony to tell the masses.
I spent the whole day with “Overlooked,” and it was a beautiful reminder that God does not overlook anyone!
He sees every single one of us!
She’s a friendly voice, she’s a familiar voice…
It’s like sitting down for tea with an old friend where you reminisce about the old days,
the humor,
the struggles,
the disappointments,
and ultimately,
how God showed up!
I had the beautiful privilege of meeting Bridgette at “The Journey of the Heart Conference” in Colorado,
And I’ll tell you that the kind, charming, and honest Bridgette that you read on the page, is the same (if not MORE so) in person.
She’s authentic, she’s humble, and more than that- she loves Jesus and is anointed with a captivating testimony to tell the masses.
I spent the whole day with “Overlooked,” and it was a beautiful reminder that God does not overlook anyone!
He sees every single one of us!
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April 16, 2025
Although Bridgette Cameron Ridenour never made it "big" in the acting world, she made it big in life. She is dedicated to God and to her family and is an all around good person who is constantly inspiring and lifting up others. In Overlooked she talks about her brother Kirk and her sister Candace making it in Hollywood, her struggles in not making it in show business, her experiences in life in general, and most importantly her faith. This is an inspiring book that is an example of God being in charge and knowing that He will answer our prayers or guide us on a different path in His time and to always keep the faith.
January 15, 2024
A very easy quick read. I thank her for her honesty and her. It is not surprising but its still discouraging that Hollywood is a superficial, judgemental and selfish industry. Bridgette happiness is truly genuine and from Jesus despite the brutality of Hollywood. I would hope that Kirk and Candance would exhibit that same Jesus given joy if they were not part of the Hollywood industry. Kirk and Candance have been extremely successful in Hollywood so I am hoping and praying the joy the exhibit is truly from Jesus and not Hollywood
March 3, 2025
excellent, encouraging book!
I had my 4th miscarriage today. I had “happened” to see a video come across my YouTube feed of Bridgette being interviewed by her brother Kirk about this book. The Holy Spirit whispered to me to “read that book”. I didn’t understand why but I read it ALL today in bed and NOW I understand why (there’s is a chapter on miscarriage, but more than that just dealing with feeling “looked over”). I have hope again and feel encouraged. You have a gift Bridgette. Thank you ❤️
I had my 4th miscarriage today. I had “happened” to see a video come across my YouTube feed of Bridgette being interviewed by her brother Kirk about this book. The Holy Spirit whispered to me to “read that book”. I didn’t understand why but I read it ALL today in bed and NOW I understand why (there’s is a chapter on miscarriage, but more than that just dealing with feeling “looked over”). I have hope again and feel encouraged. You have a gift Bridgette. Thank you ❤️
December 20, 2023
wonderful book, highly recommend
I feel like everyone of us can relate to feeling overlooked at some point in our lives. This book allows us to see the bigger picture. Love this book and her positive outlook.
I feel like everyone of us can relate to feeling overlooked at some point in our lives. This book allows us to see the bigger picture. Love this book and her positive outlook.
June 13, 2025
loved it, very similar writing style as her sister.
April 27, 2024
Highly recommend read! So good in every way!
I loved reading about Bridgette’s life and how God was always there, and she could look back and see that God was writing her story all along and still is!
I loved reading about Bridgette’s life and how God was always there, and she could look back and see that God was writing her story all along and still is!
February 29, 2024
Heartfelt and Wonderful Read
Bridgette takes us through her life and how she connects it all to God. You’ll tear up through some of her obstacles and feel joy at her accomplishments.
Bridgette takes us through her life and how she connects it all to God. You’ll tear up through some of her obstacles and feel joy at her accomplishments.
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