Set of two books. ● NHK 100-Minute Masterpiece Books / Alain: On Happiness Author: Masato Goda Publisher: NHK Publishing 152 pages "Happiness" is a goal in life that everyone commonly seeks, yet it is difficult to maintain. Alain, a philosopher who lived in France in the early 20th century, explained how to be happy through everyday practical wisdom. Focusing on the philosophical ideas behind it, this book unravels the "guidelines to happiness" written in carefully selected words. ● Life Has the Sweetness of Happiness: Reading Alain's "On Happiness" Author: Mikio Kamiya Publisher: Kosei Publishing According to Alain, "happiness" is "the taste of life itself." In other words, just as strawberries have the taste of strawberries and oranges have the taste of oranges, life has the sweetness of happiness. This book extracts Alain's exquisite quotes from "On Happiness," which gained renewed attention after the earthquake, and explores their profound meaning with explanations. Both books have some minor soiling on the outside. The insides are relatively clean.