{"title":"Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"courage-to-be-disliked-happy-2-books-collection-set-paperback","title":"The Courage to Be Disliked \u0026 The Courage to Be Happy 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Courage to Be Disliked\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Courage to Be Happy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789123858774\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis two-book paperback set brings together the international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked and its sequel The Courage to Be Happy, both by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. Presented as accessible dialogues between a philosopher and a young man, the pair distil Alfred Adler's psychology of courage into practical, everyday wisdom. Millions of readers have used these companion titles to build self-acceptance, healthier relationships, and lasting happiness, making this collection an ideal introduction to Adlerian thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Courage to Be Disliked began as a Japanese sensation and grew into a global bestseller, introducing Western readers to the largely overlooked ideas of psychologist Alfred Adler. Structured as a flowing conversation between a wise philosopher and a doubtful young man, the book unpacks a liberating idea: that we are each free to determine our own lives once we let go of past trauma, others' expectations, and the exhausting need to please everyone around us. It shows how developing the courage to be disliked can, paradoxically, become the foundation of genuine self-respect and connection.\n\nThe Courage to Be Happy continues the conversation, returning to the same philosopher-and-student format to explore what comes after self-acceptance: real, sustainable happiness. The philosopher walks the young man through the \"psychology of courage\" in greater depth, showing how reframing our assumptions about relationships, community, and contribution can transform ordinary life. Together the two books form a complete arc — from unlearning limiting beliefs to building the confidence and relationships that create day-to-day contentment. Their conversational style makes dense psychological theory feel immediate and usable, which is a major reason both titles have resonated so strongly with readers who might otherwise find philosophy intimidating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete, bestselling titles in matching paperback editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten as engaging dialogues, not dense theory — easy to read cover to cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces Adlerian psychology, a respected but often overlooked school of thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds a natural progression from self-acceptance to lasting happiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools for relationships, boundaries, and everyday confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for graduates, book clubs, and personal-development readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIchiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher based in Kyoto who has studied Classical Western and Adlerian psychology since 1989, lecturing, counselling, and translating Alfred Adler's writing into Japanese. Fumitake Koga is an award-winning writer who spent years visiting Kishimi in Kyoto to absorb his teachings before shaping their conversations into the dialogue format used across both books. Together they have sold millions of copies internationally, becoming recognised voices in accessible modern psychology writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRead together, these two paperbacks offer a complete, satisfying arc from self-understanding to genuine happiness, in the same warm, conversational voice throughout. It's an ideal starter set for anyone curious about practical philosophy, and a thoughtful gift for readers ready for real change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This set will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition covers as shown in the listing images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43922068865261,"sku":"PLD2174","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/courage-to-be-disliked-happy-2-book-set-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784327381"},{"product_id":"the-courage-to-be-disliked-kishimi-koga-paperback","title":"The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760630737\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Courage to Be Disliked is a global phenomenon that has helped millions rethink happiness, freedom and self-worth. Structured as a dialogue between a philosopher and a doubting young student, it distils the ideas of psychologist Alfred Adler into a practical, conversational guide. Rather than promising quick fixes, it invites readers to examine why they seek approval, why they fear conflict, and how they can choose a more authentic life. It is an ideal read for anyone tired of people-pleasing and ready for genuine change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold across five long night-time conversations in Kyoto, the book follows a philosopher and a frustrated young man as they debate whether people can truly change. Drawing on the theories of Alfred Adler, one of the three great names of early twentieth-century psychology alongside Freud and Jung, the philosopher argues that our futures are not dictated by past trauma, but by the meaning we choose to give our experiences. Chapter by chapter, the student's scepticism is challenged as the book unpacks ideas such as separating our own tasks from other people's, letting go of the need for recognition, and understanding that freedom means accepting the risk of being disliked. The dialogue format keeps dense philosophical and psychological ideas accessible, turning abstract theory into a story readers can follow and apply to their own relationships, careers and sense of self. It has become a bestseller worldwide precisely because it turns big questions about happiness into a page-turning, relatable conversation rather than a dry lecture, making sophisticated psychology feel like a chat with a wise, patient mentor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible dialogue format that makes complex psychology easy to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical, real-world techniques for reducing people-pleasing and setting boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces Adlerian psychology, a lesser-known but influential school of thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for book clubs, therapists, teachers and personal development readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA globally bestselling title with millions of copies sold and strong reader reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIchiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and long-time scholar of Adlerian psychology, having translated Alfred Adler's work into Japanese and written extensively on philosophy and counselling. 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