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scuba888's review against another edition
3.0
Wasn’t my favorite, but I’m glad I read it and was introduced to the enneagram.
ninasbooks57's review against another edition
4.0
Great book- so much information that I can’t ever remember all of it! I took lots of notes and now I’m working on figuring out who is what number!! Interesting and fun!!!
butlermarla78's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
jacobferrell's review against another edition
5.0
A great blend of Christian spirituality and psychology. If we can understand ourselves and each other, we are much better equipped to grow in the fullness who God has made us while supporting others. A definite must-read if you have not had any experience with the Enneagram.
carlyxdeexx's review against another edition
4.0
Going into this book, I wasn’t sure if it would live up to the hype—I just knew that as someone intrigued by personality types and tests as well as self-reflection and betterment, this was something I wanted to try reading. I think it was definitely worth the read, and it was enjoyable throughout.
The writing style is very compassionate, honest, and personable—it doesn’t feel like a tome of impenetrable wisdom or a collection of clinical analyses. As I read through, I found myself connecting the dots about people in my immediate life, guessing at their types and wings, wanting to chat more with my partner about our respective types and how to grow in them!
I will say that these authors approach their interpretation and framing of the Enneagram from a completely Judeo-Christian perspective—God makes frequent appearances. So, if you aren’t particularly attached to God as a concept or if you have other religious beliefs, that may rub you the wrong way or make the book not quite as relatable. Being agnostic and pagan and having grown up in both Catholic and Protestant churches, it didn’t bother me too much, and there are plenty of insights to relate to beyond the religious. The invoking of God doesn’t come across as exclusionary, but it is certainly very much there.
Also, this book isn’t inclusive of non-binary people. I thought this is worth bringing up, because it’s something editors should be keeping in mind now about self-help titles. It’s so easy to make a self-help text inclusive, and there are probably plenty of non-binary people out there who are just as intrigued by the Enneagram as I was, but who would have to read through the book feeling completely erased. “He or she” is old hat now. Singular “they” all the way. Readers can handle it.
If anyone’s interested, I’m a 1w2. Thought I could be a 6, but as much as it’s strange to admit it, I think anger motivates me more than fear. Who knew?
The writing style is very compassionate, honest, and personable—it doesn’t feel like a tome of impenetrable wisdom or a collection of clinical analyses. As I read through, I found myself connecting the dots about people in my immediate life, guessing at their types and wings, wanting to chat more with my partner about our respective types and how to grow in them!
I will say that these authors approach their interpretation and framing of the Enneagram from a completely Judeo-Christian perspective—God makes frequent appearances. So, if you aren’t particularly attached to God as a concept or if you have other religious beliefs, that may rub you the wrong way or make the book not quite as relatable. Being agnostic and pagan and having grown up in both Catholic and Protestant churches, it didn’t bother me too much, and there are plenty of insights to relate to beyond the religious. The invoking of God doesn’t come across as exclusionary, but it is certainly very much there.
Also, this book isn’t inclusive of non-binary people. I thought this is worth bringing up, because it’s something editors should be keeping in mind now about self-help titles. It’s so easy to make a self-help text inclusive, and there are probably plenty of non-binary people out there who are just as intrigued by the Enneagram as I was, but who would have to read through the book feeling completely erased. “He or she” is old hat now. Singular “they” all the way. Readers can handle it.
If anyone’s interested, I’m a 1w2. Thought I could be a 6, but as much as it’s strange to admit it, I think anger motivates me more than fear. Who knew?
skoochagian's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book, but I think I’d enjoy it more if I physically read the book. I loved the content, but found myself drifting into other thoughts when listening to the chapters. I have been a huge enneagram fan for a while, and when I got to the type 9 chapter, I felt SO seen. Honestly the chapter brought me to tears. I really liked the spirituality aspect that tied into it, and loved learning the history of how the enneagram started. I know if I get a copy and read it that way (which I intend on doing) it’ll bump up to 4 stars at least.
jlsjourneys's review against another edition
4.0
Super accessible & practical introduction to the Enneagram.
calebmatthews's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed learning the different types and anything that makes a person curious about themselves is a potentially good tool.
I didn’t like the unnecessary shoehorning in of the seven (nine?) deadly sins.
The road back to you
What we don’t know about ourselves can hurt us
“All models are wrong, but some are useful.”
Eighth grade teachers: you got the pizza you ordered. YIKES.
Richard Rohr says: Information is not transformation. You have to do something with it.
8s
Conflict is connection
They don’t want control, they just don’t want to be controlled.
Need to learn that moderation is a value not a restraining order
Need to learn not to confuse vulnerability with weakness
8s hate to lose more than they love to win
Genders influence on 8s
9
ABar
Self forgetting
8 forget rest and self care
7 forget to kick back and have fun
9 forget opinions preferences and priorities
2
Who am I when no one needs me?
3
You’re only as good as your last success
Sections at the end of each chapter that give tips on how to be a healthier version of your number type
5
Possibly autism (special interests - experience relationships differently)
Fear is warded off with info
6
Fear based
Fear is warded off with pessimism
7
Fear is warded off with optimism
Duck taping a silver lining to a black cloud
Live for the next adventure
Pleasure is in the waiting not the saiting
SANDMAN QUOTE
I didn’t like the unnecessary shoehorning in of the seven (nine?) deadly sins.
The road back to you
What we don’t know about ourselves can hurt us
“All models are wrong, but some are useful.”
Eighth grade teachers: you got the pizza you ordered. YIKES.
Richard Rohr says: Information is not transformation. You have to do something with it.
8s
Conflict is connection
They don’t want control, they just don’t want to be controlled.
Need to learn that moderation is a value not a restraining order
Need to learn not to confuse vulnerability with weakness
8s hate to lose more than they love to win
Genders influence on 8s
9
ABar
Self forgetting
8 forget rest and self care
7 forget to kick back and have fun
9 forget opinions preferences and priorities
2
Who am I when no one needs me?
3
You’re only as good as your last success
Sections at the end of each chapter that give tips on how to be a healthier version of your number type
5
Possibly autism (special interests - experience relationships differently)
Fear is warded off with info
6
Fear based
Fear is warded off with pessimism
7
Fear is warded off with optimism
Duck taping a silver lining to a black cloud
Live for the next adventure
Pleasure is in the waiting not the saiting
SANDMAN QUOTE
missyjohnson's review against another edition
4.0
I read this very quickly and will need to re-read to have it "soak in" . this book on the enneagram was easier to read than Richard Rohr's book that I read a few years ago. I have picked up the Rohr book again and have a bit better understanding. Very interesting and thought provoking.