5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Concise

C.W. · 7 January 2017

One of the shorter Enneagram books, but covers all the necessary ground. A good introduction, including the simplest of tests, the descriptions of each type are well structured and clear. It is followed by a well written section on how to move towards the healthiest expression of each type, including daily review questions and tailored meditation exercises. Well worth the money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great primer

A.N. · 18 July 2024

A psychotherapist recommended this version to me. Great little book. Gives good overviews of each enneagram type and ways to better understand/ communicate with each type. And ways for each type to develop.

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Place to Start

M.H. · 7 August 2016

If you're just getting into the Enneagram and feeling a bit overwhelmed, this is a great starter book. It gives an overview of what the enneagram is and introduces you to the nine types. It's a very quick and easy read. Although it's a non-fiction book, it's not dry. I love how readable it is is! Although I found the test a bit too simplistic, the rest of the book is invaluable in your beginner education of the enneagram.Enneagram is a fantastic typology method because it allows for healing and personal growth. If you've typed yourself correctly, this book provides some basics to get you started on that journey.Once you've digested this book, I recommend moving onto The Complete Enneagram by Beatrice Chestnut. This builds on the information you learn in The Essential Enneagram. For those struggling to type themselves, it provides more clarity by offering subtypes, including counter-types that may not behave as that typical type.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Enneagram book for simple clarity

M.A.W. · 5 July 2018

I’ve read, and continue to read so many enneagram books. All are helpful. But this one in my opinion, excels them all for direct access to the power of the enneagram, and its personal transforming potentials. Please read this one to keep it simple, but also for direct impact for your life. Its ‘practices’ for each type are succinct and to the core.

3.0 out of 5 stars Accuracy of Test

A. · 11 December 2023

I bought this book having done an online Enneagram test to better understand the test results. The book is good but it gave a different result from the online test. I found the online test to fit exceptionally well compared to the test in the book. I will keep the book in my psychology library and come back to it again in the future. I may not be filling in the answers correctly so I will give it time. However, it is for money b

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise

S. · 5 January 2014

This book focuses on the essence of the types and is very helpful in accurately determining your type. It is clearly and concisely written and is purely about the quality of the information about each type rather than quantity. The authors also compare and contrast similarities and difference between each of the types, which is extremely helpful. Thank you to the authors!

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable help

R. · 5 March 2020

Having been previously aware of the Enneagram through another book, I was looking to find a quick means to remind myself of it's value. This book seemed ideal and I was encouraged to use it during a turbulent period in my life. It was easy to follow and quickly enabled me to sense where I needed to develop and reflect on my life. Well worth buying and certainly does what it promises.

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful introduction to a complex topic

J. · 21 July 2017

A wonderful introduction to a complex topic, this book is easy to read yet very informative. Unlike other introductory books, it maintains the depth of the Enneagram and doesn't resort to a 'pop psychology' approach that misses the point of this ancient mathematical system. Thoroughly recommended.

Opera molto riuscita in teoria e in pratica

L.L. · 20 June 2016

Un'opera molto ben fatta, sia dal punto di vista teorico che pratico. La consiglio a tutti coloro che siano interessati al tema, anche se non in possesso di conoscenze preliminari.

bof, indigent, trop court, sans intérêt ou presque

C. · 27 April 2021

Je n'ai pas tiré grand chose de ce livre, je n'en vois pas l'intérêt. Tout est survolé et je ne conseille donc pas sur le sujet.

Praktische Anleitung gut zu verstehen

E.S. · 5 December 2014

Gute gediegene Bedienung wie man seinen Enneagram Persönlichkeit findet. ANschaulich und klar. Kann dann mit andren Büchern erweitert werden, aber zum Anfang gibt es klare ANleitung wie man sich zurecht findet, und sich auch heran tasten kann, wenn man noch Zweifel hat. ICH knnte mich gut bestätigt sehen in meine Auswertung.

Buen contenidio

L. · 3 February 2019

Es delegado y pequeño

Excellent introduction to the Enneagram; good exploration of types plus exercises for personal development

L. · 16 February 2018

This is a really good introduction to the Enneagram. I've struggled in the past to identify my Enneagram type, and I don't think I would have been able to using the just the initial test at the start of this book. However, after reading the type determination and type description pages, reviewing the very helpful summary of type discriminators, and considering the explanation of the three centers of intelligence in Section 2 (which I wish had been included earlier in the book), I felt very confident that I'm a Type 6.One of the nice things about this book is that not only does it make it very easy to explore the different types and discover your own type, it also provides tips and practices for all types and for each specific type to encourage personal development.The one thing I felt frustrated about is that some of the concepts introduced in Section 2, such as the subtypes, are touched on so briefly that I didn't really understand them. I would have liked some examples in that area so I can make better use of that practice.I generally liked the layout of this book and found it easy to use. I have both the Kindle and paperback versions. Either works just fine, although I think it's a bit easier to flip back and forth in the paperback version.I highly recommend this as an introduction to the Enneagram, suitable for a wide audience interested in psychology, spirituality, and personal growth.