Enneagram Literature:
An Introduction to Recommended Primary Authors & Teachers
Baron, Renee and Elizabeth Wagele, (1994). The Enneagram Made Easy: Discover the Nine Types of People. San Francisco: Harper Collins.
... These authors are good for introductory material and for teens/couples.
Bartlett, Carolyn, (2003). The Enneagram Field Guide: Notes on Using the Enneagram in Counseling, Therapy and Personal Growth. Portland: The Enneagram Consortium.
Chestnut, Ph.D., Beatrice, (2013). The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge. Berkeley: She Writes Press.
Condon, Tom, ed. (2001). Enneagram Applications: Personality Styles in Business, Therapy, Medicine, Spirituality and Daily Life. Portland: Metamorphous Press.
Daniels, M.D., David and Virginia Price, Ph.D., (2000). The Essential Enneagram: The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide. San Francisco: HarperCollins.
... These authors include one of the most accurate scientific assessment tools for The Enneagram
Lapid-Bogda, Ph.D., Ginger, (2004). Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work: How to Use the Enneagram System for Success. New York: McGraw Hill.
... One of the clearest ways to understand how this system can support high-functioning workplaces
Maitri, Sandra, (2000). The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram: Nine Faces of the Soul. New York: Jeremy Tarcher/Putnam Press.
... This is not for the spiritual beginner
Naranjo, M.D., Claudio, (1994). Character and Neurosis: An Integrative View. Nevada City, CA: Gateways/IDHHB, IN.
... For clinicians
Palmer, Helen, (1995). The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships. San Francisco: Harper Collins.
Riso, Don Richard and Russ Hudson, (1999). The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types. New York: Bantam Books.
Schafer, PhD., William. (2009). Roaming Free Inside the Cage: A Daoist Approach to the Enneagram and Spiritual Transformation. Bloomington: iUniverse.
... This is my highest recommendation
Searle, Judith (2001). The Literary Enneagram: Characters from the Inside Out. Portland: Metamorphous Press.
Sikora, Mario and Robert Tallon, (2006). Awareness to Action: The Enneagram, Emotional Intelligence and Change. Scranton PA: University of Scranton Press.
Wagner, Ph.D., Jerome, (2010). Nine Lenses on the World: the Enneagram Perspective. Evanston, IL: Nine Lenses Press.
... This text is highly recommended
Video clips and study material available here, and at www.EnneagramWorldwide.com
Buyer beware.
There are many home-grown testers/gurus/bloggers/authors who are untrained in the system, or seeking to use the Enneagram for evangelizing other purposes.
This list tells you who I believe has solid training and clear skills to make a worthwhile contribution to the field of Enneagram Studies.
An Introduction to Recommended Primary Authors & Teachers
Baron, Renee and Elizabeth Wagele, (1994). The Enneagram Made Easy: Discover the Nine Types of People. San Francisco: Harper Collins.
... These authors are good for introductory material and for teens/couples.
Bartlett, Carolyn, (2003). The Enneagram Field Guide: Notes on Using the Enneagram in Counseling, Therapy and Personal Growth. Portland: The Enneagram Consortium.
Chestnut, Ph.D., Beatrice, (2013). The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge. Berkeley: She Writes Press.
Condon, Tom, ed. (2001). Enneagram Applications: Personality Styles in Business, Therapy, Medicine, Spirituality and Daily Life. Portland: Metamorphous Press.
Daniels, M.D., David and Virginia Price, Ph.D., (2000). The Essential Enneagram: The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide. San Francisco: HarperCollins.
... These authors include one of the most accurate scientific assessment tools for The Enneagram
Lapid-Bogda, Ph.D., Ginger, (2004). Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work: How to Use the Enneagram System for Success. New York: McGraw Hill.
... One of the clearest ways to understand how this system can support high-functioning workplaces
Maitri, Sandra, (2000). The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram: Nine Faces of the Soul. New York: Jeremy Tarcher/Putnam Press.
... This is not for the spiritual beginner
Naranjo, M.D., Claudio, (1994). Character and Neurosis: An Integrative View. Nevada City, CA: Gateways/IDHHB, IN.
... For clinicians
Palmer, Helen, (1995). The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships. San Francisco: Harper Collins.
Riso, Don Richard and Russ Hudson, (1999). The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types. New York: Bantam Books.
Schafer, PhD., William. (2009). Roaming Free Inside the Cage: A Daoist Approach to the Enneagram and Spiritual Transformation. Bloomington: iUniverse.
... This is my highest recommendation
Searle, Judith (2001). The Literary Enneagram: Characters from the Inside Out. Portland: Metamorphous Press.
Sikora, Mario and Robert Tallon, (2006). Awareness to Action: The Enneagram, Emotional Intelligence and Change. Scranton PA: University of Scranton Press.
Wagner, Ph.D., Jerome, (2010). Nine Lenses on the World: the Enneagram Perspective. Evanston, IL: Nine Lenses Press.
... This text is highly recommended
Video clips and study material available here, and at www.EnneagramWorldwide.com
Buyer beware.
There are many home-grown testers/gurus/bloggers/authors who are untrained in the system, or seeking to use the Enneagram for evangelizing other purposes.
This list tells you who I believe has solid training and clear skills to make a worthwhile contribution to the field of Enneagram Studies.