Principles of the Enneagram

by Karen Webb

Still the definitive introduction to the Enneagram, this revised and updated edition covers all the key information on this curiously accurate system of knowledge about human personality.


From its historical roots to how to use it in everyday life, the book encompasses all of the key aspects and principles of the subject. It explains the nine personality types, how they interrelate and how to recognise and understand your own and others' basic types. It also explores how the model can provide a lifelong guide that will encourage personal and spiritual growth, helping you to work with your personality's strengths and weaknesses to realise your true potential.


The perfect introduction to a timeless topic, this book will be of interest to anyone who wants to understand more about the Enneagram, whether for personal application or general interest.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2012

Reviews

[Mu Xing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative introductory read. I came across Enneagram with a coach that did a initial profiling and explanation for me. I wanted to find out more if the analysis was accurate (it was), and how I could do better.

The book was useful to help me uncover how I am a certain type, and how similar it could be to the others, and why I am not those type. It also gave me a sense of direction, towards my growth should be directed so that I could become a better person.

[Ricki · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was the first book I read about the enneagram, but it was really of no use to me. I couldn't figure out what my type was supposed to be at all. The Wisdom of the Enneagram was faaaar more helpful.

[Lynnaea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is an excellent introduction to the Enneagram. The layout is very straightforward and descriptions are quite clear. At first, I was not really sold on the Enneagram as a personality typing theory, but once I'd typed myself it just fit me so perfectly that I was sold.

There is some "woo woo" in the book that got a little old, but it's very limited. I also felt like I wanted to dive more deeply into the types. So as much as this is a solid introduction, I think I'm going to try some more library books until I find a more applicable one to purchase.