Still Growing: An Autobiography | 
 enlarge | Authors: Kirk Cameron, Lissa Halls Johnson
Publisher: Regal Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 15449
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0830744517
Dewey Decimal Number: 269.2092
EAN: 9780830744510
ASIN: 0830744517
Publication Date: April 30, 2008
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Kirk Cameron is best known for his role as loveable teenage troublemaker Mike Seaver on the award-winning TV series Growing Pains, but his rise to fame and fortune is only part of his incredible story. In this intimate autobiography, Kirk opens up about his early years, his rocket to stardom, his life-changing encounter with Jesus and the hard choices he s made along the way to live in the Way of the Master. Fans will get an up-close and personal look at what drives the former teen-magazine heartthrob and find out how God and family became the secrets behind his celebrated smile. In his own words, Kirk shares how he s still growing even through the triumphs and temptations of his Hollywood career.
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 SHOW ME THAT SMILE AGAIN June 1, 2008
Kirk Cameron's entertaining and inspirational autobiography is a must read for any young person interested in an acting career or anyone who is curious about what it is like to grow up in front of the camera.
You will find out what it is like to have every kid's dream fulfilled-finding yourself on the cover of dozens of magazines, receiving upwards of 10,000 fan letters per week and the ultimate kid dream-having adults treat you with respect!
Kirk's book exposes the pluses and minuses of fame. From the perks of show business celebrity to finding yourself cooperating with the police to capture a pedophile who uses your fame to hurt others.
You will discover how Kirk's love of God and family has contributed to a happy and fulfilling wonderful life, after child stardom. By the time you finish reading Kirk's autobiography, you will know why he is still growing and still smiling- you'll smile too!
 Yes, I was a Growing Pains fan growing up, but that is not why I wanted to read Still Growing. May 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Yes, I was a Growing Pains fan growing up, but that is not why I wanted to read Still Growing. I wanted to find out how a devout atheist (who, in his own words, "pitied" the religious people he knew) became arguably one of the most outspoken celebrity Christians in Hollywood. Something radical had to have happened.
Much to my surprise, not only did I get an answer to my question, but I got a candid look at the funny (see the section on a young Kirk's audition for Growing Pains where after reading he asks "Is this a drama or a comedy?"), scary (see the section where Kirk has to be the bait in a sting operation to catch a child predator who had begun stalking him), romantic (see the section where he flew to New York to surprise his future wife) and amazingly providential (see Kirks meeting with Ray Comfort and the start of Way of The Master).
And while it is obvious that Kirk is a better actor than a writer, I stopped caring after the first few pages because of the engaging and conversational tone Kirk employs throughout the book.
If you were a fan of Growing Pains, this is a no brainer. If, like Kirk, you struggled with the bigger questions in life, read this book. It will give you the only satisfying answer that there is.
Great book! May 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Prior to reading this book, all I really knew about Kirk Cameron was that he starred in Growing Pains and later appeared in the Left Behind movies. Now, I have a newfound respect for Kirk Cameron. The entire book is a testimony of his faith in God. He doesn't need to apologize for having a good moral upbringing. Yet, he realized that he was still missing something--God. I was also surprised at his intelligence and wit and enjoyed the writing style of the book. The book covers everything it needs to without being a lengthy tome.
The Real Deal May 22, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was not a big "Growing Pains" fan when growing up. I did watch the show on occasion and thought it was good, but did not watch frequently. I have seen Kirk Cameron in a few of his other rolls and he is a good actor. I am not the type to give Hollywood actors much thought, but in his case, I will make an exception. Having met him on the set of his latest movie "Fireproof", I can say that he is the Real Deal. He is a very kind person, will take time to talk to kids, and is unashamedly Christian. He shares all these qualities in this book. This book will appeal to both the Kirk Cameron "Hollywood Actor" fan as well as the rest of us who just like the story of a good life lived on moral grounds.
real life Growing Pains April 30, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I will admit I was a Kirk cameron groupie in the 80's he was so cool, easy going, and gorgeous. What teen didn't look at him and think he had absolutly everything.. In this book he admits it was an illusion, in reality he was seriously shy(to embarassed to dance), painfully self conscience(horrible acne),and socially akward into adulthood(even while falling in love with his wife)He describes what it was like to be a child star and deal with an overwhelming lifestyle. While the book is mostly light and Kirk is funny,he also describes finding faith in Jesus Christ at 17, and the poor decisions he made as a result(were they really poor choices?? thats up for debate) He also talks about finding himself and the negative effects childstardom continues to have him at 37 years old. I liked the book a lot but my only negative is that the book as a whole explains that he is a very private person- a consequence of the experiences he writes about-we get more of a series of snapshots of his life rather then going in depth and sharing to many feelings and revolations. After reading his story I find that Kirk Cameron has grown from an akward kid into a strong and fearless man who proclaims Jesus Christ in a huge way. I have found I have a huge amount of respect for him and the way he lives his life (maybe a bit unconventional)and loves his family with all his heart. He is a christian figure now so I was relieved that Kirk saved the preaching for a seperate section at the end of the book. To find out more about his childhood family dynamic(a bit chaotic)read his moms book A Full house of Growing Pains. It expalins some of what he left out of his own book.
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