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.
Deep dive for clinicians, not for the shy.
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 and my most influential teacher.
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 comprehensive and accessible text is highly recommended for individuals and providers.
Video clips and study material available here, and at www.EnneagramWorldwide.com
Buyer beware in Enneagram Studies. There are many home-grown testers/gurus/bloggers/authors/youth 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. Study wisely with the wise.
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.
Deep dive for clinicians, not for the shy.
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 and my most influential teacher.
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 comprehensive and accessible text is highly recommended for individuals and providers.
Video clips and study material available here, and at www.EnneagramWorldwide.com
Buyer beware in Enneagram Studies. There are many home-grown testers/gurus/bloggers/authors/youth 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. Study wisely with the wise.