The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781760630737
Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Overview
The 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.

About the Book
Told 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.

• Accessible dialogue format that makes complex psychology easy to follow
• Practical, real-world techniques for reducing people-pleasing and setting boundaries
• Introduces Adlerian psychology, a lesser-known but influential school of thought
• Excellent for book clubs, therapists, teachers and personal development readers
• A globally bestselling title with millions of copies sold and strong reader reviews

About the Authors
Ichiro 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. Fumitake Koga is an award-winning Japanese writer known for turning complex ideas into highly readable narrative non-fiction. Together they combined philosophical depth with storytelling craft to create a dialogue-style book that has resonated with readers across the world, becoming a modern classic of the self-help genre since its original Japanese publication.

Why You'll Love This Book
If you're ready to stop seeking approval and start living on your own terms, this thought-provoking, conversational guide offers clarity, comfort and genuinely actionable steps toward lasting change.

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