The Courage To Duet by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga - 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
The Courage to be Disliked
The Courage to be Happy

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Hardcover & Paperback)
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This two-book collection pairs The Courage to be Disliked, an international bestseller with millions of copies sold across Asia, and its sequel The Courage to be Happy, both by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. Told through a dialogue between a philosopher and a questioning young man, the books unpack how real happiness depends on freeing yourself from the need for approval and choosing your own path. Together they form an introduction to Adlerian thinking, moving from self-acceptance to community and everyday courage. It's a set for readers who want practical philosophy they can actually use.

About the Books
Originally published in Japan, this duology has become a global phenomenon for its clear-eyed take on Adlerian psychology, a school of thought that emphasizes personal responsibility over blaming the past. The Courage to be Disliked opens the conversation: a skeptical young man visits a philosopher who insists that any person can be happy right now, regardless of history or circumstance. Through five nights of debate, the philosopher dismantles the young man's assumptions about trauma, competition, and the approval of others, building toward the radical idea that freedom means accepting that some people will dislike you. The Courage to be Happy continues the story three years later, as the young man returns, having tried and struggled to apply what he learned as a schoolteacher. This sequel pushes further into real-world application, tackling respect, trust, the courage to love, and how communities and workplaces function when people stop competing and start contributing. Read together, the two books trace a full arc from theory to lived practice, making the philosophy feel earned rather than abstract. Both volumes keep the same accessible dialogue format, so ideas that could feel dense in a textbook instead unfold like an absorbing conversation you can follow in a single sitting. The set works equally well as a first introduction to Adlerian psychology or as a refresher for readers who want to revisit the ideas with fresh eyes. Anyone drawn to self-help, mindset shifts, or approachable philosophy will find this duology a satisfying, complete read.

Key Benefits

• Complete two-book set pairing The Courage to be Disliked with its direct sequel The Courage to be Happy
• Written as an engaging Socratic dialogue that makes complex psychology easy to follow
• Introduces Adlerian psychology, a practical alternative to Freudian and trauma-focused thinking
• Covers the full arc from self-acceptance to real-world application in relationships and work
• Ideal gift for birthdays, graduations, or anyone starting a personal growth journey
• Compact, durable format that's easy to read, annotate, and revisit

Book-by-Book Guide
The Courage to be Disliked — Introduces Adlerian psychology through a philosopher's dialogue with a doubting young man exploring happiness, trauma, and the courage to be disliked.
The Courage to be Happy — Continues the story three years later as the young man, now a teacher, applies Adlerian ideas to real relationships, respect, and community.

About the Authors
Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and longtime scholar of Alfred Adler's psychology, having translated several of Adler's core texts into Japanese and authored his own introductions to Adlerian thought. Fumitake Koga is an award-winning professional writer, born in 1973, known for bestselling business and general non-fiction. Koga made repeated visits to Kishimi in Kyoto to absorb the essence of Adlerian psychology, then shaped their conversations into the classical dialogue format used across both books. Together, their partnership turned dense psychological theory into a global reading phenomenon that continues to resonate with readers seeking practical, everyday philosophy for happier, more honest living.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This duet delivers a complete journey through Adlerian psychology, from first principles to lived practice, in one accessible package. Perfect as a thoughtful birthday gift, a graduation present, or a stocking stuffer for the reader who loves practical philosophy, it's a set that rewards rereading and reflection long after the final page.

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