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Essential Enneagram: The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide -- Revised & Updated [Paperback]

David Daniels , Virginia Price
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May 26, 2009

The First and Only Scientifically Determined Enneagram Personality Test and Guide

A centuries-old psychological system with roots in sacred tradition, the Enneagram can be an invaluable guide in your journey toward self-understanding and self-development. In this book, Stanford University Medical School clinical professor of psychiatry David Daniels and counseling psychologist Virginia Price offer the only scientifically developed Enneagram test based upon extensive research combined with a self-discovery and personal-development guide.

The most fundamental guide to the Enneagram ever offered, this book features effective self-tests to determine simply and accurately what your personality type is. Daniels and Price provide step-by-step instructions for taking inventory of how you think, what you feel, and what you experience. They then guide you in your discovery of what your type means for your personal well-being and your relationships with others, and they show you how to maximize your inherent strengths. Brimming with empowering information for each of the nine personality types—Perfectionist, Giver, Performer, Romantic, Observer, Loyal Skeptic, Epicure, Protector, and Mediator—this one-of-a-kind book equips you with all the tools you need to dramatically enhance your quality of life.


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About the Author

David Daniels, M.D., is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, and is a leading developer of the Enneagram.



Virginia Price, Ph.D., (1942-2005) was a psychologist with a private practice in Palo Alto. She wrote Type A Behavior Pattern, a book widely regarded as a landmark in its field.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne; Rev Upd edition (May 26, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061713163
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061713163
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.4 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Daniels has boiled it all down here in a very easy to use and understand guide. Karen Eve Pfotzer  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I have already suggested to many friends to buy the book. Joyce T. Clemens  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars the problem of type identification January 11, 2010
Format:Paperback
There are many facets to the enneagram, which is one of its attractions. I had been studying the enneagram intermittently over a period of about one year, and have learned to appreciate it as a result of having given personality typing some thought over the years, especially the Myers-Briggs typing system. An important point to bear in mind in the typing process for the enneagram is that there is an overall unity represented by the nine points that transcends one's special survival strategy (as seen through the enneagram scheme). Thus, finding one's reference point in this scheme does not put one in a box, but challenges one to develop a broader conception of what it means to be human. This book is very well organized for helping one narrow down possibilities for one's type, based on a scheme of cycling through the types a number of times, presenting different pictures each time, starting with a test that is simple to take. The fact that there was considerable experience in interviewing people involved in the background of the authors, and that there was some statistical analysis that was carried forward is also interesting. This latter facet is particularly poignant in that one's type involves connections to four other types: two wings, a stress point and a security point, and it is of interest to consider how well this theoretical complexity actually shows up under controled conditions. Another aspect that is focused on is the overlap with possible "look-alike" types based on the language that we use to describe people. This book is, of course, no substitute for actually interviewing people of specific types, and in that sense, as well as not being well-organized to discuss the unifying aspects of the enneagram, it is not reflecting the true depth of this system. On the other hand, it's terse, to the point, remarkably clear for what it does attempt (which is to help one identify one's enneagram type), and presented in a way that does help in narrowing down possibilities considerably. I will point out that my bias prior to reading the book was that I seemed to lie somewhere between enneagram types 5 and 6, and the identification system of the book (I recognize the difficulty of objectivity involved) seemed to support this. I can recommend this book as a quick approach for narrowing down or corroborating your enneagram type.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The new Essential Enneagram is now the book I immediately hand to my students, clients and anyone interested in learning more about the Enneagram. This little gem of a book serves two populations: folks who are new to the Enneagram and want a concise, accessible introduction; and folks already well-versed in the nine types who are looking for practical applications and deeper personal growth. I appreciate the addition of The Myths About Type, in which the authors lift the nine types out of the realm of stereotype and correct mis-perceptions. All of the new additions of this revised and updated Essential Enneagram capture the positive aspects of the nine types and remind us that all nine are necessary and vital to humanity's wholeness. This book is an invaluable resource, and I recommend keeping two on your bookshelves: one to keep, and one to lend!
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for All July 12, 2009
Format:Paperback
I was introduced to the Enneagram during a retreat of Stanford's Chaplains. It's a must for all. I have learnt great details about my own personality and growth. I thought I knew a lot about myself and was confident to label myself as a (3). Soon after, I realized that I was an Epicure and not a Performer. Still I hold traits of both, I think. I strongly recommend this book for your own use and (try it with your spouse for fun).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly enlightening
I was recently introduced to the Enneagram (pronounced any-a-gram) by my therapist. I find being able to identify my personality type very helpful. Read more
Published 18 days ago by K. M. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift
Great book which is why I gifted one. A simple and easy to use first time intro to the Enneagram.
Published 1 month ago by Dragonfae
2.0 out of 5 stars Flimsy
I have used and cherished the previous edition of this book for more than 10 years. So much so that I had completely worn it out helping people find their Enneagram Type. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Deborah Turner-Bey
4.0 out of 5 stars Know Yourself
Why am I an observer? Notice how things flow or don't? Why do I have a funny bone, and make jokes all the time? Tease people? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Claralice
4.0 out of 5 stars Essenntial Ennegram: the definitive Personality Test ...
Daniels has boiled it all down here in a very easy to use and understand guide. This is my handbook for basic ennegram identification and understanding.
Published 4 months ago by Karen Eve Pfotzer
3.0 out of 5 stars Complex book
I have studied the Enneagram for some time, and while this book is an exhaustive detailed study, it is also, well, exhausting! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patricia Layden
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Test - Accept No Substitute
I had to use this book for a class, and I was sure it would be useless. I had taken enneagram tests online before, and the results were so inconclusive, it was laughable. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kimberly Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Great personality descriptions
Definitely an interesting way to look at personalities. I haven't finished reading it, but it was highly recommended by my life-coach.
Published 5 months ago by L. Morales
4.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could read it some years ago
Very interesting to read. I wish I could have the chance to read it some years ago, it would be much helpful. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tram Le
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Enneagram
Seems like there is always more to learn. Clear presentations and helpful suggestions. Each type is presented in an easy to comprehend fashion.
Published 8 months ago by Mr. William A. Zins
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