The Courage to Be Happy by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781911630227
Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Overview
The Courage to Be Happy is the eagerly awaited sequel to the worldwide phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked. Written by philosopher Ichiro Kishimi and author Fumitake Koga, this paperback continues their signature dialogue format, following a young man and an older philosopher as they explore how Adlerian psychology can help ordinary people find genuine, lasting happiness rather than fleeting comfort or approval from others.

About the Book
Five years after his first visit, the young man returns to the philosopher's study, convinced that the ideas he once embraced about self-acceptance and freedom from others' expectations have failed him in the real world. What follows is a deeper, more challenging conversation about what true happiness actually requires. Rather than offering easy affirmations, the philosopher pushes back, insisting that courage, not comfort, is the foundation of a contented life. Through their exchange, readers are guided through core Adlerian concepts including community feeling, unconditional respect, and the idea that happiness is fundamentally about contribution to others rather than self-focused achievement. The book tackles difficult, practical territory: how to lead without controlling, how to discipline without punishing, and how to build relationships based on trust and respect rather than dependency or hierarchy. As with its predecessor, the strength of this book lies in its accessibility. Complex psychological theory is translated into a story-driven format that never feels like a lecture, making the ideas easy to absorb and apply to everyday situations at home, at work, and in the classroom. It is a book that rewards readers who are willing to be challenged, offering not quick fixes but a genuine framework for reassessing how they think about freedom, responsibility, and connection with others.

• Engaging dialogue format: Complex psychology made accessible through a compelling philosopher-student conversation.
• Practical, real-world guidance: Concepts you can apply immediately to parenting, teaching, and relationships.
• Sequel to a global bestseller: Builds directly on the ideas introduced in The Courage to Be Disliked.
• Focus on genuine contentment: Moves beyond self-help clichés towards a deeper understanding of happiness.
• Ideal for reflection or discussion: Well suited to personal reading, book clubs, and classroom use.

About the Authors
Ichiro Kishimi is a philosopher who has studied and translated the works of Alfred Adler, and has long worked to make Adlerian psychology accessible to a general audience through counselling and writing. Fumitake Koga is an author and professional writer who, after encountering Kishimi's teachings, spent years distilling their conversations into this accessible dialogue format. Together they co-authored the international bestseller The Courage to Be Disliked, which has sold millions of copies worldwide, before returning with this widely praised companion volume.

Why You'll Love This Book
A thought-provoking, story-driven guide that challenges easy answers about happiness, offering genuine tools for building courage, self-respect, and meaningful relationships in everyday life.

Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed reflects this exact UK printing.