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The Company We Keep

Alex Elle's radical guide to creating deeper connections
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‘This book is a gift for anyone ready to choose better, deeper connection’ Jillian Turecki, author of It Begins With You From New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Elle comes a radical call to reflect on our friendships, take ownership of our energy and live in... Read More
Format: Hardback
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New York Times bestselling author Alex Elle imparts her wisdom on a daily basis to her 1.8 million Instagram followers. In her new book, Alex invites us to take an honest inventory of all relationships in our lives so we can all build 'winning circles' and evolve without limitations. 

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‘This book is a gift for anyone ready to choose better, deeper connection’ Jillian Turecki, author of It Begins With You

From New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Elle comes a radical call to reflect on our friendships, take ownership of our energy and live in our truth.

The Company We Keep reminds us that the people we surround ourselves with are not only mirrors, but key companions on the lifelong journey of healing, self-trust and belonging. Alex shares her unflinching journey of learning to stop abandoning herself in the name of loyalty and offers a clear and compassionate path to creating deeper connections.

In it, Alex invites us to be real about the friendships we nurture and the ones we outgrow, offering hard-won wisdom on:

  • Recognising when people-pleasing and self-silencing have become a pattern
  • Understanding that honesty – while sometimes painful – is a bridge to real intimacy or necessary endings
  • Taking full responsibility for how we show up in our friendships and communities
  • Letting go of the belief that we earn love by shrinking ourselves

The Company We Keep is not just about nurturing our most meaningful friendships – it’s about becoming a better friend to ourselves first.

‘In a time of increasing loneliness, this book provides a steady guide, teaching us how to foster closeness, show up intentionally, and genuinely care for the people in our lives’ Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398555846

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gallery

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Alexandra Elle is a New York Times bestselling author, certified Breathwork coach and restorative writing teacher. In her work, Alex aims to build community and healing practices through language. She is the author of several books and journals, including, most recently, How We Heal and After the Rain. She has been featured by prominent media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Good Morning America, ABC News and The Cut, among others. Alex teaches workshops, courses and hosts retreats to assist others in finding their voices and create clarity in their lives and relationships. She lives in Maryland with her family.

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