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mjenae's review against another edition
3.75
Pretty basic; I'd reccomend it to anyone who's just beginning their Enneagram journey. But it had many nuggets of truth for me, too! I felt called out more than once; it inspired me to work on the areas I've been lazy in.
(Disclaimer: I do think this is supposed to be read over 40 days, one section each day. I impatiently listened to it all at once, so that possibly contributed to the lesser effect it had on me.)
(Disclaimer: I do think this is supposed to be read over 40 days, one section each day. I impatiently listened to it all at once, so that possibly contributed to the lesser effect it had on me.)
angelreadsthings's review
3.0
Some of the reflections were helpful for my self-awareness but others fell flat for me. I think this book has the potential to earn a higher star rating if I ever get a chance to re-read it when I actually have 40 consecutive days to pause and reflect intentionally for it, but I'm not sure when I'll get that chance.
panda_incognito's review
4.0
This book shares brief reflections about how Christians who type as Nines in the Enneagram personality system can move towards a state of emotional and spiritual health in their everyday lives. The daily readings are typically two or three pages long, and are quick perspectives that pack a punch, ending with reflection questions or personal practices that readers can consider. The readings are all written by the same person, Marlena Graves, and she is a gracious and thoughtful guide, grounding her insights in concrete personal experiences. How much someone connects with this devotional may be dependent on how much they relate to her, but overall, the readings engage with themes that are relevant to anyone who shares her core motivations and core fears, as identified within this personality type.
Personal Evaluation
I enjoyed reading Forty Days on Being a Nine. I type as a One, but that devotional collection has not yet released, and I enjoyed starting with this book about Nines, which is my wing type. Reading this enriched my perspective on my own life, and I realized how much I have behaved and thought like a Nine in the past, especially back when I felt invisible and overlooked in my first youth group. I also enjoyed learning from the author, as she shared about her experiences growing up in poverty, experiencing life as a Latina woman, and engaging in various ministry jobs in her adult life. She also shares reflections about marriage and parenting, but does so without sidelining single readers or people in other stages of life. In my opinion, she does a great job of balancing memoir elements with general reflections that any Nine can relate to.
Audience Considerations
However, one thing that readers should know is that even though this is an overtly Christian book, only some of the readings directly incorporate Scripture. Christians who are looking for a Bible-based devotional should use this as supplementary reading, because even though Graves writes about spiritual concerns and occasionally quotes from Bible verses, this book primarily offers personal reflection. The short readings are perfect for busy people who don't have time to fit a longer book into their day, but even though someone can describe this book as a devotional, it is not a replacement for a book that provides readings from the Bible.
Overall, this is a great book for Enneagram Nines, people who love them, and people who are interested in Marlena Graves's work. However, if someone wants to share this with a friend or family member whom they think they think might be a Nine, they should know that this book does not offer a detailed explanation of the Enneagram system or this specific type. If someone who is excited about this personality system wants to share it with their loved ones, I would encourage them to gauge people's interest and start elsewhere, with a general introduction to this system and the blessings of self-understanding that it can bring. This book does not explain or persuade, but speaks to people who are already invested in the Enneagram system.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Personal Evaluation
I enjoyed reading Forty Days on Being a Nine. I type as a One, but that devotional collection has not yet released, and I enjoyed starting with this book about Nines, which is my wing type. Reading this enriched my perspective on my own life, and I realized how much I have behaved and thought like a Nine in the past, especially back when I felt invisible and overlooked in my first youth group. I also enjoyed learning from the author, as she shared about her experiences growing up in poverty, experiencing life as a Latina woman, and engaging in various ministry jobs in her adult life. She also shares reflections about marriage and parenting, but does so without sidelining single readers or people in other stages of life. In my opinion, she does a great job of balancing memoir elements with general reflections that any Nine can relate to.
Audience Considerations
However, one thing that readers should know is that even though this is an overtly Christian book, only some of the readings directly incorporate Scripture. Christians who are looking for a Bible-based devotional should use this as supplementary reading, because even though Graves writes about spiritual concerns and occasionally quotes from Bible verses, this book primarily offers personal reflection. The short readings are perfect for busy people who don't have time to fit a longer book into their day, but even though someone can describe this book as a devotional, it is not a replacement for a book that provides readings from the Bible.
Overall, this is a great book for Enneagram Nines, people who love them, and people who are interested in Marlena Graves's work. However, if someone wants to share this with a friend or family member whom they think they think might be a Nine, they should know that this book does not offer a detailed explanation of the Enneagram system or this specific type. If someone who is excited about this personality system wants to share it with their loved ones, I would encourage them to gauge people's interest and start elsewhere, with a general introduction to this system and the blessings of self-understanding that it can bring. This book does not explain or persuade, but speaks to people who are already invested in the Enneagram system.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
kayschwe's review
5.0
What a beautiful gift for enneagram 9s! I feel like I know myself better and accept myself more fully. I need reminders to move out of sloth and inaction in order to better love my neighbors. Thank you, Marlena, for this beautiful resource!
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