Let the Samurai Be Your Guide

Name: Let the Samurai Be Your Guide
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Seven Bushido Pathways to Personal Success

Lori Tsugawa Whaley

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Tuttle Publishing
24 September 2025

Advice on careers & achieving success

Series: Tuttle Specials

""Bushido, the samurai code of ethics, prepares each of us to see what is important in life. It's truly the foundation for being a great human being."" -Patsy Surh O'Connell, President of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Leadership lessons inspired by the Samurai spirit and the resilience of Japanese American pioneers.

In Let the Samurai Be Your Guide, Lori Tsugawa Whaley-a third-generation Japanese American, author, keynote speaker, and professional life coach-delivers a heartfelt tribute to the Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) while drawing upon the enduring principles of Bushido, the Samurai code of ethics. This book explores how the Samurai ethos shaped Japanese culture and influenced the remarkable leadership of individuals who navigated profound challenges with courage, integrity, and honor.

Whaley interweaves the seven tenets of Bushido-courage, integrity, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty-with the compelling stories of historical figures, including:

Senator Daniel Inouye, a World War II hero and trailblazing statesman Chiune Sugihara, the diplomat who risked everything to save thousands during the Holocaust Michi Nishiura Weglyn, an advocate for justice who illuminated the experiences of Japanese American internees

Through these narratives, Let the Samurai Be Your Guide illustrates how Nisei leaders applied Samurai principles to confront adversity, rebuild communities, and make lasting contributions to society.

Rather than focusing on martial prowess, this book highlights the moral strength, resilience, and service to others at the heart of Bushido. Whaley invites readers to connect with these values, offering guidance for leading with integrity and purpose in today's complex world. This unique blend of history and cultural insight celebrates the Nisei legacy and its profound lessons for leadership and humanity.

By: Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9780804858830
ISBN 10: 0804858837
Series: Tuttle Specials
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 24 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lori Tsugawa Whaley is an author, keynote speaker and professional life coach. Lori is a third-generation Japanese American baby boomer and a descendant of a Samurai warrior. She is on a mission to empower others to reach their full leadership potential no matter their path, heritage or circumstances. You can find out more about Lori's story on her website www.loriwhaley.com. Lori and her husband, John, reside in a Japanese-style home outside of Seattle, WA.

Reviews for Let the Samurai Be Your Guide: Seven Bushido Pathways to Personal Success

""…Whaley's passion for Japanese culture and heritage is evident in each page, as she includes patient explanations and well-researched details…A thorough exploration of samurai culture and values and their impact on Japanese history—informative and invigorating…"" —Kirkus Reviews ""Bushido, the samurai code of ethics, prepares each of us to see what is important in life. It's truly the foundation for being a great human being."" —Patsy Surh O'Connell, President of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center ""I appreciate in Lori Tsugawa Whaley's book, Let the Samurai Be Your Guide, her desire to ensure the legacy of my father, Chiune Sugihara, was accurately portrayed and his story will continue being told. How wonderful to see this book, and I am sure many people will enjoy reading it."" —Nobuki Sugihara, son of diplomat Chiune Sugihara