Good price
Good price

Worth it
I enjoyed this book even more than I thought I would. It’s thoughtful and just the right amount of personal, and humorous. He’s articulate and his intelligent humor weaves its way through the different accounts. I also appreciated his open and sincere telling of reconciling the working relationship he’d formed with Jimmy Savile. I listened to the audio version that he’d voiced himself which was enjoyable to listen to.

Bit boring
was quite repetitive and a bit slow

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Christmas present

Louis Theroux’s book “Gotta Get Through This” offers a unique and insightful look at his life and career. One of the most captivating aspects of the book is Theroux’s exploration of his interactions with the enigmatic Jimmy Savile. Some people highlighted the fact that too much time was spent on discussing this particular character, however I would disagree.Moreover, Theroux’s candid reflections on his personal struggles, particularly his family life and therapy sessions, add a layer of depth and vulnerability to his narrative. His honesty is both refreshing and relatable, drawing readers in and making them feel a connection with the author.As someone from the TV industry, I appreciated Theroux’s insider perspective on his experiences and the challenges he faced. However, I do agree with his own criticism that the book could have delved even deeper into his personal thoughts and emotions. An even more intimate and honest exploration of his inner world would have added another dimension to the book and made it even more compelling.Overall, “Gotta Get Through This” is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into the life of one of television’s most iconic figures. Louis Theroux’s candid storytelling and sharp observations make this memoir a must-read for fans of his work and anyone interested in the complexities of fame and human nature.

Para quem , como eu era fã do programa de L. Theroux, o livro é bastante entediante.Trata-se de um mero relato dos episódios e de alguns eventos por trás das câmeras que não nos prende nem até a metade do livro.

I raced through this book on my kindle, it’s a very engaging, straightforward read. Very enjoyable, particularly the memories of his posh childhood (there’s a great ‘DPYN’ anecdote that had me laughing for ages) and the more ‘day to day’ elements of his life.I thought the book focussed way too much on Jimmy Savile, whilst not actually committing to saying too much specifically about him, other than continually vague, non-committal ‘I feel strange because I kind of liked him and he’s a monster’ remarks.The Scientology stuff is well covered, as are selected other piecemeal points of his documentary career. The thing is, when you’ve met as many interesting people as he has, it seems like there could have been another 50 pages of the less famous but equally notable content of his career, along with a chunk less of Jimmy Savile.In some parts of his private life, he’s very frank and in others, he’s very vague. Fair enough, but there is the feeling of ‘selectiveness’ here, which obviously has to happen but is supposed to be more invisible somehow.All that said, I really enjoyed the book, learned some stuff about how to handle ‘extreme situations’ (don’t roll your window down etc), enjoyed the extra insights into some of his more challenging films and feel that all fans of Louis’ work will find plenty to enjoy.