{"product_id":"the-company-we-keep-friendship-connection-and-redefining-what-it-means-to-grow-together-hardcover","title":"The Company We Keep: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Together - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexandra Elle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eSet Boundaries, Find Peace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Alexandra Elle comes a vulnerable exploration of the friendships that shape us, stretch us, and sometimes wound us. With her trademark wisdom and storytelling, Alex invites us not only to celebrate but to examine the relationships in our lives, from the ones that matter most to those we should re-evaluate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book offers hard-won wisdom on: \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRecognizing when people-pleasing and self-silencing have become a pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding that honesty--while sometimes painful--is a bridge to real intimacy or necessary endings.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLetting go of the belief that we earn love by shrinking ourselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHonor the sacred friendships that restore and heal us.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Company We Keep\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers permission to evolve in their friendships and 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, to take ownership of the energy she brought into relationships, and to tell the truth--even when it cost her comfort. \u003ci\u003eThe Company We Keep\u003c\/i\u003e is not just about cultivating our most meaningful friendships--it's about becoming a better friend to ourselves first.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Elle\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eHow We Heal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAfter the Rain. \u003c\/i\u003eShe has been featured by prominent media outlets such as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e, ABC News, \u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Cut\u003c\/i\u003e, MindBodyGreen, BET, and \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Alex teaches workshops, courses, and retreats to assist others in finding their voices and create clarity in their lives and relationships. She lives in Maryland with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 8.24 x 6.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45325137182799,"sku":"9780593855430","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/tbkuzBoqkE9780593855430.webp?v=1779990969","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/the-company-we-keep-friendship-connection-and-redefining-what-it-means-to-grow-together-hardcover","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}