Enneagram Literature:
An Introduction to 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.
... This author is highly recommended
Condon, Tom, ed. (2001). Enneagram Applications: Personality Styles in Business, Therapy, Medicine, Spirituality and Daily Life. Portland: Metamorphous Press.
... This author is highly recommended
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.
Naranjo, M.D., Claudio, (1994). Character and Neurosis: An Integrative View. Nevada City, CA: Gateways/IDHHB, IN.
Palmer, Helen, (1995). The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships. San Francisco: Harper Collins.
... This author is highly recommended
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.
... Grand fun if you are a classics buff
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 author is highly recommended
Video clips and study material available here, and at www.EnneagramWorldwide.com
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. Buyer beware. This list tells you who has solid training and clear skills to make a contribution to the field of Enneagram Studies.
An Introduction to 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.
... This author is highly recommended
Condon, Tom, ed. (2001). Enneagram Applications: Personality Styles in Business, Therapy, Medicine, Spirituality and Daily Life. Portland: Metamorphous Press.
... This author is highly recommended
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.
Naranjo, M.D., Claudio, (1994). Character and Neurosis: An Integrative View. Nevada City, CA: Gateways/IDHHB, IN.
Palmer, Helen, (1995). The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships. San Francisco: Harper Collins.
... This author is highly recommended
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.
... Grand fun if you are a classics buff
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 author is highly recommended
Video clips and study material available here, and at www.EnneagramWorldwide.com
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. Buyer beware. This list tells you who has solid training and clear skills to make a contribution to the field of Enneagram Studies.