Surrounded by Collections

When you don’t know why people act the way they do, the Surrounded Series takes you from feeling lost to fully aware — giving you the insight to handle any personality with confidence.

Collection: Surrounded by Collections

Understand people. Master yourself.

The Surrounded by series reveals how human behavior works — from communication styles to emotional control and energy management. Each book helps you navigate life with clarity, confidence, and calm — whether you’re dealing with toxic people, learning to lead, or protecting your peace.

Perfect for:

- Readers who want deeper self-awareness

- Entrepreneurs and professionals improving communication

- Anyone tired of misunderstanding, manipulation, or drama

Discover how to stay calm, focused, and in control — no matter who you’re surrounded by.

Thomas Erikson

Bestselling Author, Behavioral Expert, International Speaker

Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavior expert and international bestselling author, known for his Surrounded By... book series that has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 40 languages.

With more than 20 years of experience in leadership training and communication, he has worked with organizations across Europe, helping people understand human behavior and improve how they connect with others.

Why Our Customers Love These Books

Alyssa Montenegro

Alyssa Montenegro

28, Senior Marketing Officer

“Sobra akong nahirapan dati sa workplace. Parang lahat ng tao nakaka-drain and iniisip ko lagi ako may mali. Nabasa ko yung Surrounded by Energy Vampires and Surrounded by Idiots and doon ko natutunan paano umiwas sa unnecessary stress at paano intindihin yung behavior ng iba. Nung na-apply ko yun, mas naging relaxed ako at mas gumanda results ng work ko. Doon ako napansin ng management. Now I’m a Senior Marketing Officer at 28. Hindi ako nagbibiro, life-changing yung mga lessons.”
Henry Canico

Henry Canico

26, Call Center Agent

“Nabasa ko yung Surrounded by Idiots at Surrounded by Psychopaths and doon ko talaga naintindihan bakit may callers na parang manipulative or sobrang rude. Dati lagi akong kinakain ng pressure at lagi akong nag-o-overthink. Pero after ko matutunan paano mag-handle ng iba’t ibang personality at paano umiwas sa manipulation, mas naging confident ako sa calls. Hindi na ako nagpa-panic sa tough customers. Ang laki ng improvement sa performance ko.”
Mika Cruz

Mika Cruz

31, Business Owner

“As a business owner, ang hirap talaga i-manage yung iba’t ibang ugali ng tao. Minsan gusto ko na sumuko kasi parang ako lagi may mali. Pero nung nabasa ko yung Surrounded by Setbacks at Surrounded by Idiots, nag-iba talaga perspective ko. Mas naintindihan ko paano mag-handle ng unexpected problems at paano kausapin iba’t ibang personality. Mas naging calm ako and mas maayos decisions ko sa negosyo. Hindi na gaya dati na parang sabog araw araw.”