It's Not Always Depression & The Courage to Be Disliked 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
It's Not Always Depression
The Courage to Be Disliked

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books, Allen & Unwin
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This two-book personal growth collection pairs Hilary Jacobs Hendel's emotion-focused guide, It's Not Always Depression, with Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga's philosophical dialogue, The Courage to Be Disliked. One book teaches readers to listen to the body and process core emotions using the Change Triangle; the other draws on Adlerian psychology to challenge long-held ideas about happiness, approval, and self-worth. Together they offer complementary, research-informed paths toward emotional literacy, self-acceptance, and lasting personal freedom for adult readers navigating everyday stress, self-doubt, or simply seeking a more intentional, self-aware way of living and relating to others.

About the Books
It's Not Always Depression reframes low mood and anxiety as signals from the body about unprocessed core emotions rather than fixed pathology. Psychotherapist Hilary Jacobs Hendel introduces the Change Triangle, a simple visual tool that helps readers distinguish defenses, inhibitory emotions like anxiety and guilt, and core emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, and joy. Through relatable case studies and guided exercises, she shows how naming and feeling these core emotions, rather than avoiding or suppressing them, can ease depressive symptoms, reduce anxious rumination, and build a stronger, more authentic sense of self grounded in the body's own signals. The Courage to Be Disliked takes a different but equally practical route, unfolding as a dialogue between a philosopher and a troubled young man exploring Alfred Adler's individual psychology. The conversation challenges the widespread belief that past trauma dictates present happiness, arguing instead that people actively choose their responses and can free themselves from the constant need for others' approval. Readers are guided through concepts like "life tasks," separating one's own concerns from other people's, and finding the everyday courage to live according to personal values rather than external validation or comparison. Read together, the two books bridge body-based emotional awareness and philosophical reasoning, giving readers both a felt-sense toolkit and a fresh reframe for long-held beliefs about self-worth, connection, and what it truly means to be free.

Key Benefits

• Two complementary approaches to mental wellness: emotional-literacy therapy and Adlerian philosophy
• Introduces the practical Change Triangle framework for identifying core emotions
• Explores Adlerian psychology through an accessible, conversational narrative format
• Offers real tools for reducing anxiety, rumination, and the need for outside approval
• Ideal gift for anyone interested in therapy, self-help, or philosophy-driven growth
• Brand-new paperback set, easy to read individually or as a pair

Book-by-Book Guide
It's Not Always Depression — Introduces the Change Triangle to help readers recognize core emotions beneath depression and anxiety.
The Courage to Be Disliked — A philosopher-and-student dialogue unpacking Adlerian psychology's take on happiness, freedom, and self-acceptance.

About the Authors
Hilary Jacobs Hendel is a psychotherapist trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), known for translating clinical emotion research into clear, accessible language for everyday readers. Ichiro Kishimi is a philosopher and long-time scholar of Alfred Adler's individual psychology, widely recognized in Japan for making Adlerian thought approachable to modern audiences. Fumitake Koga is a professional writer known for adapting complex ideas into clear, narrative-driven nonfiction. Together, Kishimi and Koga co-wrote The Courage to Be Disliked as a dialogue introducing Adlerian psychology to general readers.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for anyone starting a self-improvement journey, this thoughtful pairing makes a great birthday gift, holiday present, or addition to a personal wellness library. Readers get both a hands-on emotional toolkit and a philosophy-driven mindset shift, ideal for slow reading or a meaningful fresh start.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.