[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and HarperOne in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
Summary and Review
The book kicks off with the author’s personal journey with the Enneagram – from an example of the unhealthy pace of life that led to burn out to describing how learning and then teaching the Enneagram helped her grow in self-awareness and develop healthier strategies for life. The writing pulled me in immediately – I felt her exhaustion and rooted for her to find – or build – a different path.
The goal of this resource is to answer the question, “I know my type but what do I do with it?” And the author clearly states “passively absorbing information won’t move the needle.” This book is a call to action for readers. It’s got a new-to-me take on appraching the Enneagram with social identifiers and cultural contexts in mind that I found fascinating. The author also explains her idea of “thresholds” and doesn’t shy away from exploring subtypes, even with beginners. This includes practices that work for all types as well as targeted recommendations by type.
I loved the emphasis here on actions to take. And they aren’t just at the end of a chapter but throughout the entire book, including multiple parts of each chapter for the specific types. This feels like it could be a good early resource – although I would still have folks start with The Road Back to You first. BUt this is a fantastic follow up for newbies and ALSO a great resource for folks asking the author’s question – “I know my type – now what?” I immediately bought my own copy of this after I finished reading, and I am eager to dive back in and try all of the practices. Highly recommend.
Rating: ♥♥♥♥*
*♥♥♥♥ = Great! Might re-read.
