- Hardcover: 255 pages
- Publisher: Crossroad (1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0824510178
- ISBN-13: 978-0824510176
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this book over 15 years ago and it has served me very well, giving me great insights into other people's - as well as my own - behaviour . It is comprehensive and compassionate, with some personal examples given by the authors, which I always think is a nice touch. I have also read Don Richard Riso's version and consider Rohr & Ebert to be far superior. I found Riso's book patchy (some types described more comprehensively than others) and subjective (he seems to prefer some sub-types to others).
I just have two criticisms about this book: Firstly, Rohr and Ebert are, I think, Franciscan monks, so there is quite a lot of reference to religion, which I think is better left out of a general introduction to the Enneagram. However, you can ignore it, especially as most of it is contained in one chapter: Jesus and the Enneagram. My second reservation is that the English translation seems a tad clunky compared with the original German version. So if you speak German, go for that one.
If you want an easier and more light-hearted introduction to the Enneagram, start with The Enneagram Made Easy, but for serious Enneagram aficionados this book is highly recommended.
I just have two criticisms about this book: Firstly, Rohr and Ebert are, I think, Franciscan monks, so there is quite a lot of reference to religion, which I think is better left out of a general introduction to the Enneagram. However, you can ignore it, especially as most of it is contained in one chapter: Jesus and the Enneagram. My second reservation is that the English translation seems a tad clunky compared with the original German version. So if you speak German, go for that one.
If you want an easier and more light-hearted introduction to the Enneagram, start with The Enneagram Made Easy, but for serious Enneagram aficionados this book is highly recommended.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Full of Inspiration
20 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
This was the first book that I read on the topic. Now, many years, and many «how-to-get-your-career-going»-books later, I am so thankful that I was presented to the Enneagram by this one. The authors manage to share their knowledge of the nine energies in such a wonderful balance between confidence and humbleness. It is written in a very personal manner, the authors make a lot of references to themselves and their own types, often questioning their own motives for acting like they do. This «meta»-perspective provides a very important aspect to the presentation; reminding the reader that any presentation has a basis in subjectivity, and is of course influenced by it. It is also interesting that it is written by a german protestant (Ebert), based on the talks of an american catholic (Rohr). Two different traditions are meeting, one of methodological research and critical questioning, one of symbolic and traditional orientation. So if you're looking for shortcuts to success, this may not be the book for you. But if you're looking for some knowledge to help you strive for honesty in relation to yourself and others, you should read this one; it's wise, witty and full of inspiration.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A great way to get an insightful look at your own life.
29 Jan 1998
Format:Paperback
This book offers some wonderful insights into why we do the things we do. Though it is tempting to first look at the discussions of your own type, there is much to learn from the chapter about all of us. The spiritual focus of the book was a great draw for me. The enneagram doesn't just help you learn about yourself, it helps you to better yourself. And in doing so can bring you closer to others and to God.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Excellent presentation of the Enneagram from a Christian Perspective
21 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
I have read a lot of books on the Enneagram and I use the Enneagram in my personal growth coaching work. While this is not my all time favorite, it is scholarly, accurate and contains many interesting historical facts specifically relating to Christianity.
This book looks at the Enneagram from a Christian perspective, which is complimentary to many of the other books that are out there on this topic. Within the Christian genre of Enneagram books, this is the best one I know of.
I disagree with Rohr on a few theoretical points, but his presentation of the characteristics of the 9 types is well done. Overall, the book is very engaging and if you are approaching the Enneagram from a Christian perspective, you will probably appreciate the way that this author positions his ideas.
If you are not a Christian, you will still get a lot out of this book. Richard Rohr has deep insights to over on all of the types and he is eloquent in many of his descriptions.
If you want a more psychological non-denominational explanation, then I recommend, "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Riso and Hudson. Sandra Maitri's "The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram" is also quite good, especially at describing the shadow aspects of the types at lower developmental levels.
This book looks at the Enneagram from a Christian perspective, which is complimentary to many of the other books that are out there on this topic. Within the Christian genre of Enneagram books, this is the best one I know of.
I disagree with Rohr on a few theoretical points, but his presentation of the characteristics of the 9 types is well done. Overall, the book is very engaging and if you are approaching the Enneagram from a Christian perspective, you will probably appreciate the way that this author positions his ideas.
If you are not a Christian, you will still get a lot out of this book. Richard Rohr has deep insights to over on all of the types and he is eloquent in many of his descriptions.
If you want a more psychological non-denominational explanation, then I recommend, "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Riso and Hudson. Sandra Maitri's "The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram" is also quite good, especially at describing the shadow aspects of the types at lower developmental levels.
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