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kmesser's review against another edition
4.0
Finally finished The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile & figured out my enneagram number. January Resolution is complete! I'm a 1. That means I like rules, lists, planners, getting things done, and knowing the answers ASAP. I loved this book but it took me a really long time to get through it because I just wanted to know my number. I was definitely impatient in figuring it out, but when I did, man was it spot on. The book gives a very basic understanding of the Enneagram, and is in my opinion one of the most accessible resource for the Enneagram out there. The book begins by explaining what the Enneagram is and how it works, and then the following chapters break down each type. I'm so excited to dive into the Enneagram more and learn about other types.
aditimahajan5693's review against another edition
4.0
knocked off a star for the religious propaganda.
honestly a slay, i love putting myself in a little box. When I was reading this book I definitely got made more aware of the parts of myself I don't really love and the motivations behind those traits but i read a book similar to this around 2 ish years ago and seeing the traits of myself that I have actively worked on and changed has felt like a warm universe hug. Life is so good, growth is so good, and boxes are so good to sit in and to also flit around to. I read all the personality chapters and while I think mine fits me the best ofc I took the time to think of all the other numbers that exist within me. Its fun to fit in a box but its fun to also realize how much more of you exists outside of the box. This was a good book for me to read but i think it was also a good book for me to finish, step back out into reality, and be more than just my enneagram
honestly a slay, i love putting myself in a little box. When I was reading this book I definitely got made more aware of the parts of myself I don't really love and the motivations behind those traits but i read a book similar to this around 2 ish years ago and seeing the traits of myself that I have actively worked on and changed has felt like a warm universe hug. Life is so good, growth is so good, and boxes are so good to sit in and to also flit around to. I read all the personality chapters and while I think mine fits me the best ofc I took the time to think of all the other numbers that exist within me. Its fun to fit in a box but its fun to also realize how much more of you exists outside of the box. This was a good book for me to read but i think it was also a good book for me to finish, step back out into reality, and be more than just my enneagram
shradar's review against another edition
3.0
Pick your lens
There is some good introduction here and insight into how personalities tick and see the world around them. Some of these clues should help us interact and empower each other to live as called. I didn’t find any of this material as pigeon holing and there was hope in every category.
There is some good introduction here and insight into how personalities tick and see the world around them. Some of these clues should help us interact and empower each other to live as called. I didn’t find any of this material as pigeon holing and there was hope in every category.
cardigoth's review against another edition
4.0
An accessible look at the enneagram. Very easy to read and use without being oversimplified. My only gripe is the religious element, but I skipped over the religious focus and was otherwise unbothered.
fraulynn's review against another edition
3.0
At first I was hesitant to read this book because although it is touted as a Christian self-help book, I was skeptical about the biblical truth. After reading the introduction, I decided to take it for what it was-- with a bit of caution. It was interesting to read a little about myself, but I wouldn't say that I learned anything earth-shattering. We read this book in my book club, and I will say that it is definitely more interesting/ entertaining to discuss the enneagram with others. Each chapter is a profile of each of the 9 numbers associated with the enneagram. As the reader engages with these profiles and reads the personal statements, he or she and determine on his or her own which number or numbers are the best fit. Another suggestion offered by Cron is to speak to friends and family members to gain insight. I decided to take an online test to see how close I was, and it was pretty close to the prediction that I had made according to the text-- a "3", the Performer (Achiever). I learned how I interact in relationships and how "3s" are as children. I learned what an evolved "3" looks like as opposed to an immature "3." Of course, I identified with certain aspects of the other personalities, but the "3" definitely stood out.
However, I do like that Ian Morgan Cron emphasizes the points that the enneagram does not pigeonhole people and give license for them to act like jerks. "I am a Challenger, and that's who I am, so deal with it." Rather the numbers provide some insight about why we (and others) act the way we (they) do. In gaining this insight, hopefully we can grow to be the most highly evolved version of that number and grow in service to God. My hope in reading this book is to grant others more mercy instead of expecting them to behave the way that I would in any given situation. We are formed by experiences to be the person that God can use to build his kingdom, and I am always in prayer that God reminds me that my way is the the way. I hope that what I have learned in "The Road Back to You" will serve as a reminder of that fact.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about what makes others tick. I'm still not sure that there is much of a Christian or biblical connection (even though Cron is a former pastor), but it is enlightening.
However, I do like that Ian Morgan Cron emphasizes the points that the enneagram does not pigeonhole people and give license for them to act like jerks. "I am a Challenger, and that's who I am, so deal with it." Rather the numbers provide some insight about why we (and others) act the way we (they) do. In gaining this insight, hopefully we can grow to be the most highly evolved version of that number and grow in service to God. My hope in reading this book is to grant others more mercy instead of expecting them to behave the way that I would in any given situation. We are formed by experiences to be the person that God can use to build his kingdom, and I am always in prayer that God reminds me that my way is the the way. I hope that what I have learned in "The Road Back to You" will serve as a reminder of that fact.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about what makes others tick. I'm still not sure that there is much of a Christian or biblical connection (even though Cron is a former pastor), but it is enlightening.
sarabearlynn's review against another edition
3.0
Personality books are hard, because our lives are ever changing. I could have easily pictured myself as one of three different numbers. However, I don't want to pay $60+ for their online assessment, which would probably only give me one of those three types.
It starts out each chapter (which covers a different number) with all of the negative aspects of each type. It leaves you feeling a little bit pessimistic. However, as they begin to explain more in depth about each type, it all becomes a little more clear. And the chapter ends up with the positives, and how to move forward with your life you are this number.
There was a HEAVY religious undertone to this book. I can blame myself though for not having done more of my own research before diving into this book. There is still a LOT of great content in this book when you leave out the religious aspects (if that's your cup of tea).
It starts out each chapter (which covers a different number) with all of the negative aspects of each type. It leaves you feeling a little bit pessimistic. However, as they begin to explain more in depth about each type, it all becomes a little more clear. And the chapter ends up with the positives, and how to move forward with your life you are this number.
There was a HEAVY religious undertone to this book. I can blame myself though for not having done more of my own research before diving into this book. There is still a LOT of great content in this book when you leave out the religious aspects (if that's your cup of tea).
veronicasbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Helpful descriptions and examples of the enneagram scale.
jamiestu's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book I definitely plan on reading again and again to help work on myself as a person.