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benmsmith's review
4.0
Thanks to HarperOne and NetGalley for an ARC of this title.
I've really enjoyed Ian Morgan Cron's previous writing with Suzanne Stabile on the Enneagram, and this was a lovely solo follow-up. Authors writing new books in this space need to find a way to show you something new you weren't seeing about Enneagram types before, and Ian does that in showing how we can rise above the standard stories we tell about our types. As a type 5, I tend to zero in on seeing what any author in this space has to say about that specific type, and there was some specific recommendations that felt particularly relevant to the place I'm at in my life right now that were a good kick in the pants, so I'd say this is a success.
I've really enjoyed Ian Morgan Cron's previous writing with Suzanne Stabile on the Enneagram, and this was a lovely solo follow-up. Authors writing new books in this space need to find a way to show you something new you weren't seeing about Enneagram types before, and Ian does that in showing how we can rise above the standard stories we tell about our types. As a type 5, I tend to zero in on seeing what any author in this space has to say about that specific type, and there was some specific recommendations that felt particularly relevant to the place I'm at in my life right now that were a good kick in the pants, so I'd say this is a success.
readingforfunandwork's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
mitchie100's review
4.0
I would like to thank Netgalley for giving me an arc in exchange for an honest review
I did not know much about the enneagram prior to reading this book but i was i intrigued by the title and what insight the book could offer and i was not disappointed. I think the author delves deep into each of the personality types and how they approach life and deal with obstacles, success and their interactions with other people and he does it in a way that is very easy to read and understand. One of the things that really connected with me was the idea of telling ourselves stories. When we are younger, we tell ourselves certain stories of ourselves so that we can make sense of the world around us but as we get older, those stories only stifle us and he goes into the stories the different personality types tell themselves and how they can break free from that and live more fulfilling lives. He is a Christian and so he looks at things from a biblical worldview and if that's not your thing you may not enjoy it as much but overall i thought it was a really good read and it made me look inward and examine the story i have been telling myself and my experiences when i was younger.
I did not know much about the enneagram prior to reading this book but i was i intrigued by the title and what insight the book could offer and i was not disappointed. I think the author delves deep into each of the personality types and how they approach life and deal with obstacles, success and their interactions with other people and he does it in a way that is very easy to read and understand. One of the things that really connected with me was the idea of telling ourselves stories. When we are younger, we tell ourselves certain stories of ourselves so that we can make sense of the world around us but as we get older, those stories only stifle us and he goes into the stories the different personality types tell themselves and how they can break free from that and live more fulfilling lives. He is a Christian and so he looks at things from a biblical worldview and if that's not your thing you may not enjoy it as much but overall i thought it was a really good read and it made me look inward and examine the story i have been telling myself and my experiences when i was younger.