Sophie Grégoire Trudeau ~ Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other

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In her book, Closer Together, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau discusses her deeply personal journey and explores themes of self-knowledge, acceptance, and empowerment, drawing on insights from renowned experts such as Gabor Maté, Liz Plank, Terrence Real, Catherine Price, Harville Hendrix, and Helen LaKelly Hunt. She provides practical tools and exercises, including journaling prompts and mindfulness practices, to guide readers on their own paths towards fulfillment and connection.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a mental health advocate, public speaker, and mentor. Over the past twenty years, she has been an ambassador and champion for youth self-esteem, gender equality, emotional literacy, and physical activity. Sophie has received UN recognition awards for her humanitarian work and was named the first National Volunteer for the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2022. She also serves as Youth Leadership Global Ambassador for Plan International Canada. A mother of three, Sophie is a certified yoga instructor and an adventurous outdoor sportswoman.

“In Closer Together, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau toggles effortlessly between the personal and the universal, from engaging anecdote to lucidly presented science. The result is a charming and highly readable book that casts fresh light on human development and mental health even as it invites insightful and playful self-reflection.” —Gabor Maté

“Sophie’s understanding of how the mind and body work together is deep, intuitive, and reflective of her remarkably curious nature. She delves into the complexities of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The book is filled with her grace and authenticity—infusing every page with insights, vulnerability, and profound wisdom. Simply put, it is a must-read.” —Gabrielle Bernstein

“Sophie Grégoire Trudeau does an excellent job of uniting all humanity through her acceptance and exploration of human emotion. Vulnerable and powerful, she delivers the latest expert science on difficult emotions and how to face them. This book is a brilliant entry point that helps us learn why we need to face our suffering head on. Closer Together is a must-read for all people—it will undeniably change countless lives for the better.” —Yung Pueblo

“Closer Together tackles many of the essential questions that we each must face as we strive to create better lives. With refreshing candour and curiosity, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau draws on current research, interviews with experts, and the hard-won lessons she has learned herself to identify practical steps we can take to help ourselves to become happier and healthier.” —Gretchen Rubin

“The heartfelt stories and insightful interviews in Closer Together are a call to action for openness, vulnerability, and radical self-acceptance—all of us can learn from Sophie Grégoire Trudeau’s commitment to collective growth.” —Arianna Huffington

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