Enneagram Movie and Video Guide : How To See Personality Types In The Movies, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Thomas Condon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999

Whether you are a movie lover, aspiring actor, storyteller, student of psychology or Enneagram enthusiast, this spirited original book will alter the way you see movies forever. From classics to independent films to mega-hits like Titanic, personality types are everywhere in the movies — if you know how to see them.

The Enneagram is a fascinating and popular system that describes nine personality types that human beings most favor. It is used in communication, self knowledge, story construction, actors. Knowledge of the Enneagram is helpful in dozens of ways, from understanding relationships to improving communication to handling difficult people. Newcomers to the Enneagram are often amazed to find clear accurate portraits of themselves and everyone else that they know. The Enneagram is about people — how we are the same, how we are different, what makes us tick.

Written in a lively entertaining style, The Enneagram Movie & Video Guide "cracks the code"/with help you learn the Enneagram quickly and apply it towards the personal and professional goals most important to you. This book is an indispensable source for movie buffs, students of human behavior and the Enneagram alike.This 2nd edition is updated and enlarged, including a new Master Index as well as advanced Enneagram distinctions like wings and subtypes.

Thomas Condon has worked with the Enneagram since 1979. He has taught at Antioch University, and the University of California, Berkeley, as well as in hundreds of workshops in the U.S. and Europe. He is the author of 35 audiotapes and two books.

Editorial Reviews

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"...no stuffy psychobabble, just clear descriptions about using...film...as a tool of psychological discovery...a must-read..." -- New Age Retailer

"A real find! ...provides not only a snappy introduction to the Enneagram’s personality types, but write-ups of about 1000 movies..." -- Inner Journeys Book Review

"Condon utilizes movie characters to disclose the inner workings and psychodynamics of each style. This book is fun, well written..." -- Enneagram Monthly

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Metamorphous Pr; 2nd edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555521002
• ISBN-13: 978-1555521004
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,019,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun book and good way to master the Enneagram types, howere, it doesn't include recent movies, January 28, 2007

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This review is from: Enneagram Movie and Video Guide : How To See Personality Types In The Movies, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

If you are learning the Enneagram or have a keen interest in it, this book is useful in that it provides example Enneagram personalities as they appear in various movies. It also includes relationships between various ennea-types in particular movies and goes to the level of wing type in most cases! This is useful for observing the dynamics of the types in action and in personal interactions. So... if you've been learning about the Enneagram through such books as the WISDOM OF THE ENNEAGRAM by Riso and Hudson, you will find this a fun and fascinating way to reinforce the concepts.

My understanding is that at one time there was a trend to use Enneagram information for plotting character development. I have watched many of these movies and based on my knowledge of the Enneagram this appears like it could be true. I have studied the Enneagram as part of a Masters program in Integral Psychology and I use it as a psychological tool in my personal growth coach practice. In other words, I think I'm in a good postition to assess the merits of this book and whether or not it's just a bunch of hype.

With all of the positive feedback out of the way, I would also like to mention that this book primarily contains older movies. This may be a drawback for some people, but unfortunately it hasn't been updated recently. I would absolutely love to see a new edition of this with more movies and newer movies. However, the movies that are written up here are done in-depth and by the time you get through some of the better ones they may have a new edition out.

This is a must own for fans of the Enneagram. It is well worth the cost and you won't regret buying it and having it handy while your watching movies. Like me, you may also end up watching some good movies that normally you wouldn't have thought of just because of the interesting character dynamics.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terse, funny, to the point, February 24, 2008

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This review is from: Enneagram Movie and Video Guide : How To See Personality Types In The Movies, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

No praise is strong enough for this book. Just the book I was dreaming about, fodder to my hobby horse. Condon's style is easy read, quirky and funny at points and yet digs deep into Enneagram. I like the idea that he is analyzing classics as well as second or third rate flicks if the characterization is relevant. One might argue with his classification in some cases but that's the fun of Enneagram: it's more art than science, there are no cut and dry rules. He often labels the characters tentatively with an -ish suffix (like sevenish, oneish) -- I quite like that, it keeps reminding us how fluid this system is.
Most useful is the explanation for the movement or shift of characters within the system along the 142857 and 369 sequences. I always found it a but complicated to figure out why and how stress and lax points work but for the first time it seems pretty obvious.
Strongly recommended for Enneagram nuts and movie buffs alike.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for Film Buffs: Learn What Makes People Tick, May 12, 2002

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Mary R. Bast (Gainesville, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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Do you wonder why you can't get along with your father-in-law? Are you puzzled by the intimidation tactics of your boss? Are there certain types of people you're drawn to? Everyone wants to know what makes people tick. Read this book and learn the subtleties of nine personality styles in a very enjoyable way. Condon covers the basics of the Enneagram thoroughly by teaching about personalities through brilliant analysis of characters in movies.