Providing a first-hand look at the nation's beloved documentary maker's life on camera, Gotta Get Theroux This is the first offering from Louis Theroux where he becomes his own subject. Taking the reader on an absorbing journey from his anxiety-prone childhood to his unexpected success on TV, this Louis Theroux book makes for a joyous read with some challenging aspects addressed. Written by the documentarian himself, the Louis Theroux autobiography is the perfect way to find out a little more about the on-screen enigma and fill the gap between his highly acclaimed documentaries.