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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. 
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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 

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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. 
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