The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nin...
The first definitive guide to using the wisdom of the enneagram for spiritual and psychological growth
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Dec 17, 2009
Jessi
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The enneagram is a highly logical, accurate personality profiling system widely used by psychologists and intelligence agencies worldwide. The theory is that there are nine basic personality types, and everyone fits into one basic category, but you can have strong aspects, or "wings" of the other categories as well. you are the only one who can truly "type" yourself, and it is a tool for self-understanding and relationship building more than figuring out other people, but it
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Feb 28, 2009
Ingrid
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Old Favorite. Along with Helen Palmer, Riso and Hudson are two of the most influential authors and teachers on Enneatype. Many people say that this is their favorite book on personality types due to the extensive detail and insightful observations regarding the inner workings and origins of type. Riso and Hudson are best known for their depiction of "healthy", "average" and "unhealthy", versions of each personality type.
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Aug 19, 2007
Metoka
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I took the Enneagram as an assignment in school and felt the results to be unlike me. And then, as another assignment, I was asked to read this book that delves into the significance of the Enneagram, the personality, and the 9 different personality types. I felt as if someone had stepped into my history and wrote down, experience by experience, the story of my life. It is intriguing and it sold me onto the usefulness of the Enneagram as an assessment tool.
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Jan 27, 2012
Seattlegent
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[For more direct thoughts on the Enneagram itself, refer to the comments for "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Power of the Enneagram."]
Our authors approach the Enneagram in an crucial way: a focus is performed on the important distinction between the essential self and the character armor (psychoanalytic term that Becker uses by way of Rank in 'Denial of Death') or character traits that the ego self takes on due to its basic scripting and unique fears. It is the latter whic More...
Our authors approach the Enneagram in an crucial way: a focus is performed on the important distinction between the essential self and the character armor (psychoanalytic term that Becker uses by way of Rank in 'Denial of Death') or character traits that the ego self takes on due to its basic scripting and unique fears. It is the latter whic More...
Sep 08, 2009
Rachel
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I've lost track of the number of times I've recommended this book. The biggest selling point for me is that it helps you understand why you and your loved ones behave in the bizarre, annoying ways you do!
The book divides personality types into 9 broad categories, ranging from types like "The Helper" who is the stereotypical caregiver who gives away all of their energy for others to "The Reformer" who believes passionately in doing things responsibly and by the rules.
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The book divides personality types into 9 broad categories, ranging from types like "The Helper" who is the stereotypical caregiver who gives away all of their energy for others to "The Reformer" who believes passionately in doing things responsibly and by the rules.
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Apr 22, 2008
Ryan
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VERY insightful! It is one of the most down to earth books on personality that I've come across. The basic premise is that we're all beings of light and that our personalities can aid us or hinder us. If you find out the tendencies expressed in your personality you then have power to choose whether you keep them or if you need to get rid of them. Shedding bad personality traits allows us to get to our core being of light. Great book!
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Jan 29, 2009
Marty
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I heartily recommend this book to anyone interested in introspection. It helps to pinpoint what your "issues" might be, why you may have them, and how it affects your daily life. Becoming aware of them is the first step towards improving yourself and your life.
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Nov 02, 2007
Leah
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Best personality theory ever, refreshingly devoid of new age bullcrap. This is for critical thinkers who understand that everyone is a work in progress. Provides an intimate and forgiving look at yourself - and everyone you'll ever meet.
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Oct 13, 2009
Kim
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Generally, my philosophy is that books on "personality types are a dime a dozen". I don't know how many times I've taken quizzes whether it be myers-briggs, or that one that assigns you a color....they all remind of horoscopes...kind of there but not really. I feel differently about this book. It takes a different approach from multiple perspectives and pares the results down to nine types which are scarily accurate. The best part about this book that I think is different than othe
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Mar 02, 2010
Tamra
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This book was a suggestion to my husband from one of his co-workers. She got a lot out of it on the spiritual growth side and thought, since in some ways he is much like her, that he would, too.
I really like the approach to personality types: it's spiritual in a generic sense of embodying all practices and beliefs. I didn't get too into the spiritual elements, though, because when I found my type (type 8), I read the chapter and discovered that I'm an enlightened 8: a "self-sa More...
I really like the approach to personality types: it's spiritual in a generic sense of embodying all practices and beliefs. I didn't get too into the spiritual elements, though, because when I found my type (type 8), I read the chapter and discovered that I'm an enlightened 8: a "self-sa More...
Jul 13, 2009
Allison
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The enneagram is one of the most revealing and insightful personality assessment models I know. It has taught me more about my core issues than anything else because it accurately (in my humble opinion) deciphers the basic core emotions that drive the nine different personality types: fear, shame and rage. And, it provides development suggestions for those wanting to be driven less by their core issues.
Fascinating stuff...
Fascinating stuff...
Oct 04, 2009
Joanne
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This is a great book to read and discuss with your family and your co-workers as well. Helps greatly in team building and understanding how to improve communications. More in depth than Myers-Briggs. As a writer/publisher I was particularly taken with the format of the book. It has quotes down the margins, pull quotes, illustrations, written with clarity in mind. My kind of textbook!
Apr 16, 2011
Chris
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This book is also written by Riso and Hudson, the leading minds today on the Enneagram. This book is better organized than Personality Types and provides more angles by which to see oneself, whereas Personality Types (which I do like better overall) serves more as the general handbook--or bible, if you will--on the Enneagram.
Jun 13, 2011
Sky
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I'm not sure I'll ever finish this book as one whole reading...
I had a new client come in as type 9, read the chapter and
found it overwhelmingly negative. I've found this book to
be extremely fair for other types. There must be a grudge
playing out here.
Still it's my "go to" book for Enneagram analysis
I had a new client come in as type 9, read the chapter and
found it overwhelmingly negative. I've found this book to
be extremely fair for other types. There must be a grudge
playing out here.
Still it's my "go to" book for Enneagram analysis
Nov 30, 2009
Another great book that was suggested to me to help me better understand me. Once you decide which personality type you are (I'm a Rescuer....I know... shocking!) It defines what a healthy rescuer looks like and what an unhealthy rescuer's characteristics are. A good one that I have recommended to many.
Dec 23, 2009
Inspire me
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bought the book after reading "Personality Types", thought that it could throw light to my puzzles since it offers quizz to determine one's major personality type. but the quizz didn't help me out. I finished by finding myself and my acquaitances having more than one major personality types.
Feb 03, 2011
ConnieK
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If you like personality tests and analysis, like Myers-Briggs, you'll really enjoy this book. This is the most accurate, thought-provoking, and valuable guidance providing system that I have come across. I plan to delve into this more and incorporate it into my work. Fascinating stuff!
Nov 01, 2011
Sarah
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Some very good insights into why we do the things we do. It sheds light on some good ways to break out of the habits of our personalities, and helps to understand other people and their motivations. Highly recommended, even for non-Christians or people of faith.
Nov 07, 2011
Deedee
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Oh boy. Get ready to feel equal parts embarassment and elation to read about your (formerly secret and unique) inner self explained in numbers. I'm a number four (big time) and a number six (not as big time). Pretty flippin' enlightening. I need a TUMs...
Apr 04, 2010
Raina
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I am constantly reading this book. The Enneagram is a personality profile (for lack of a better term) similar to the Meyers--Briggs. Whenever I make a new friend I read up on them. And I am continually finding new bits about myself.
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Oct 27, 2009
Jim
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When it comes to personality typing, this book is to the Enneagram what Please Understand Me II is to Myers-Briggs. Basically, if you ever wanted to learn more about the Enneagram, then it is THE book to read on the subject. It definitely taught me a lot.
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Jan 16, 2010
Theodora
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If you've done the Enneagram from a psychological perspective, what are you? I'm trying to get out of psychology in this and move toward the religious inherent in this. http://www.sufienneagram.org
Oh, I'm a type 5.
Oh, I'm a type 5.
Sep 09, 2009
Never was a fan of books which professed self-help disguised under self-realisation, but this one is interesting to atleast see the different personality types in humans, and the pitfalls of each.
Apr 12, 2011
Sarah
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This book was life-changing for me and I don't think it was an accident that it came into my life at this exact time...I'll tell you my number, but only if you tell me yours. ;)
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Jan 18, 2011
Amy
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great addition to my personality profile library. more in depth than "personality types" by the same authors, and delves into the spirituality of the enneagram which I enjoyed.
Aug 21, 2010
Willa
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The classic on the Enneagram, which I believe is a brilliant personality system that is overrated as a spiritual path. In any case, Riso and Hudson give a clear overview.
Jul 06, 2011
A very close friend recommended this book to me. If you want to see what Personality Type you are with in-depth descriptions, then this is the book to read.
Jan 05, 2011
Carol
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The best Enneagram book I've read.
I have read this book three times and I use it as a reference.
Wonderful, enlightening, powerful.
I have read this book three times and I use it as a reference.
Wonderful, enlightening, powerful.
Dec 27, 2011
David
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This is the most authoritative and comprehensive Enneagram book, from what I've read (say nine or ten of them)
Sep 13, 2009
Carol
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I was skeptical in beginning this book, but appreciate the author's perspective.
