1. The Wisdom of the Enneagram
This is a classic and tops most of our list of the best enneagram books, and for good reason. Riso and Hudson are two of the most prolific pioneers of the Enneagram, and this book is their best summary of the topic.
is a rewarding read for advanced readers and beginners alike. we return to it often to this day and always discover something new.
You are reading: Books on the enneagram
And if that wasn’t enough, this book introduced the game-changer to the enneagram theory of how the nine types behave at different levels of personal development. it’s worth reading for that alone.
2. The Story of You
This book changed our view of the enneagram. Cron and his then-co-writer Suzanne Stabile had already written a bestseller (when it comes to Enneagram books) with their previous work, The Way Back to You. much of our own inspiration and fascination with the enneagram came from that book. but this one is possibly even better.
this time, cron can see the enneagram personality types from another perspective: that of the stories we tell ourselves. if you want, you could say that the “types” of the enneagram are just that: the results of the stories we’ve been telling ourselves all our lives. honestly, it’s one of the approaches to making it clear how the enneagram can be used for good.
As with his previous work, the best thing about this book other than the content, of course, is the beautiful conversational tone and its relatable, funny, and moving storytelling.
3. The Enneagram From a Christian Perspective
okay, we admit it, we’re biased here: the late andreas ebert was one of our dearest friends and personal advisors, and this site wouldn’t exist if he hadn’t introduced us to the enneagram in the first place.
See Also: The Best Books on The Early History of Astronomy – Five Books Expert Recommendations
but really, this book doesn’t need favors. Richard Rohr is one of the greatest pioneers of the Enneagram in the Western world, and the book he and Ebert have written beautifully connects the psychological insights of the Enneagram with the spiritual richness of the Christian tradition.
the journey of walking with the enneagram closely mirrors the journey christians take on their walk with god in many ways. so even if you call yourself non-religious, this book will offer you something other books can’t.
4. The Path Between Us
We already mentioned these two. in this one, it’s all about relationships.
We recommend that you read this after your story (or the way back to you), because it builds perfectly on it and requires you to already know your type. You will delve into how your personality relates to others and how to better connect, communicate and love.
This is the book for you if you really want to take your relationships to the next level. while reading a book that is.
5. The Honest Enneagram
sarajane case is the woman behind the incredibly successful enneagramandcoffee instagram account, and this is her version of the enneagram in book form.
We found this to be another amazing introduction to the Enneagram, not only because of Sarajane’s candid and accessible writing, but because of her incredibly actionable approach to making the Enneagram personality types work for you.
See Also: How to get free books for your Kindle
Her approach, which she calls the h.o.n.e.s.t method (read the book to find out what that acronym stands for), turns the nine Enneagram types from purely revealing descriptions into ways you can begin to grow. it’s basically what we’re trying to do with the path of personality, but in book form. highest recommendations, well deserved place on the list of the best enneagram books.
6. The Enneagram in Love and Work
helen palmer is one of those other names you’ll come across again and again. which is justified. She is right up there with Hudson, Ross, Rohr, and Ebert when it comes to advancing the Enneagram. this is just one of many books by her that we could have included in that list.
This is another book that delves into relationships. you get a complete directory of how each type relates to the other nine types. You’ll learn what’s important to your partner, friends, and family, and how you can build a better relationship with them.
but it’s also called love and work: palmer also takes the opportunity to explore how the enneagram can help us with our relationships at work. Which brings us to the last book on this list.
7. The 9 Ways of Working
There aren’t that many enneagram books yet on how to use the enneagram in the workplace, but this is one of the best. goldberg is a very experienced teacher and consultant, and it shows.
Some of the examples may seem a bit dated (the book is from 1999), but that doesn’t detract from the amazing advice Goldberg gives on how to better communicate with your colleagues, employees, and superiors.
that’s it.
Leave a comment and tell us and others what Enneagram books you’ve read this year, which would be on your personal list, and if you have, what do you think of the books on this list.
See Also: 12 must-read books about friendship