I listened to The Honest Enneagram on audio. I absolutely loved the voice, she was perfect for this book. The book is the first I’ve ever heard of the enneagram, and it’s very interesting. So this book is perfect for new and old to the enneagram. I listened to this book from beginning to end and never wanted it to end. It is very informative. I would definitely recommend. :) happy reading.

This is an extremely helpful book! I recommend taking a test first, in order to find your personality type (there are nine), and than listen/read the book and understand your type a bit better. The test I took had a duration of 10 minutes. This book is very practical, the author explains everything really well. Regarding the audiobook, the person's voice was soothing and paused, which helped to understand everything a little better. Rating: 5/5 stars.

I have mixed emotions about The Honest Enneagram. Conceptually, I like the HONEST method as it provides good framework for working with the Enneagram once you have determined your type. I feel like the explanations for the 9 types falls short if your goal is to determine your type. They feel more like stereotypes than an explanation of the types’ characteristics or traits. I appreciate the author’s explanations of sub-types and wings and have a better understanding from her explanations than I have from other sources. If you want to understand the general concept of the Enneagram, you will enjoy this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review. #thehonestenneagram #sarajanecase #netgalley #andrewmcmeelpublishing

I was eager to listen to the audiobook of <i>The Honest Enneagram</i> when I found it available for download and review (thanks to the publisher) on NetGalley.  I have always found the Enneagram Personality Type system -- with its particular philosophies about the nature of individual psychology, which can point the way to paths to personal growth, very interesting.  Like other Enneagram sources with which I'm familiar, this book similarly presents the essential qualities of each of the nine types, as well as the modifying factors (instinctual type, wing, etc.) that distinguish further among personalities in each type category. In each chapter, Sarajane Case sets forth particular insights about the possible strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities for development associated with each type. One strength of her characterization of the types is the sympathy she explicitly shows for people in each category in facing their particular hurdles to self-improvement and harmonious relationships with each other. Every type description seems like a relatable human being, and Case is very careful to make sure her advice is framed in an empowering way. Everything about the presentation of each type is calculated to help the reader embrace him or herself without shame or reservation. Case entices the reader to embrace the particular qualities and associated advice in a shame-free, self-affirming way so she can employ the insights in a pro-active, optimal manner. One weakness of this book's approach is that reality is somewhat sugarcoated. That is, there seems to be the implicit assumption throughout the book that if the reader achieves optimal self-development, relatively positive outcomes can be expected to result. My experience of this world is that chances of positive outcomes can be enhanced but not controlled in this life. People do not always treat one another according to one's merits, etc. This does not detract from the utility of the book's advice insofar as it goes, but in failing to pay so much as lip service anywhere to life's unfairness the book loses something in the way of gravitas. Overall, I would recommend this read to anyone seeking to gain a basic familiarity with this personality type system.

This book got me into the idea of the enneagram, which is awesome. Its description of the different types didn't appeal to me as much as other sources I looked at.

I heard Sarajane Case on a podcast so I was very excited to see that The Honest Enneagram was available on Net Galley as an audiobook. I appreciated the way Sarajane used what she calls the “H.O.N.E.S.T” approach to give each Enneagram type ways to honor their strengths while being open to improving their weaknesses. I also loved her different examples of each of the enneagram types in various situations, like at an amusement park or getting a tattoo.

I did not love the repetitiveness in wording and phrases between each type. For example, in the “S” section of each type (which stands for Soften Your Path), she starts each one with “OK, so we’ve established what makes you amazing. (Way to go, by the way!). If you are only reading/listening to one type it’s no big deal. But I wanted to learn more about every type so it became super repetitive.

Overall I would recommend this book to anyone just learning about the enneagram and those who want a different approach to learning about it.

As soon as I finished this audiobook, I instantly followed the author on Instagram. While I’m really new to the world of Enneagrams, I know my type and really enjoyed the honest but soft feedback that she provided for my type. Instead of focusing on negatives of the types, she instead showed how to grow and develop for yourself, not for others. I would highly recommend this to anyone, no matter what step they are on their Enneagram journey.

Do you know your enneagram number? Here was me before listening to The Honest Enneagram: Influencers would post their enneagram type, then I'd click on the instagram handle to look for my type and I'd choose whatever type fit my mood at that time. Why would I do this? Because I have taken the enneagram test approximately 5 times. All of those times I took it during teacher retreat days to see which teacher group we would work better with or at night while watching Schitt's Creek. Knowing my enneagram never benefited me because it wasn't a true representation of me but more of how I was feeling at that specific moment...which I'm not going to lie...it fluctuates a lot! I am a one woman circus.

This book is not a test to find out your enneagram. You either know your enneagram type already or you read this book to explore the 9 types. After listening to The Honest Enneagram I understood the reasoning behind this personality system. With an open mind I started listening to Sarajane explain with detail each one of the 9 types of enneagrams, the good, the b....she never says bad.. The author is very positive and offers ways to work on the negative aspects of your type. After listening to all enneagrams I was able to determine which type I am.

Narration: I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The narrator is heartwarming so you can listen to this while you are taking a bath or meditating. The pace is excellent if you want to take notes too.

This is a fun, interesting, short book to explore more about enneagrams.

SaraJane! This book is amazing. I have read a lot enneagram books and none of them felt more opening and understandable. For anyone that is just getting into their enneagram journey this would be my recommended starting point.
I have been a follower of @enneagramandcoffee for years and I think this is a good summation of all the light and life that her account exudes.

I will say with the audiobook quality, I listened to it at 2x speed and it sounded quite echo-y. But I truly loved the content.

I have done the tiniest bit of research into Enneagram before listening to this book, enough to be confused. Sarajane's take is relatable and easy to understand, you could easily just listen to your type, but I encourage you to listen to each one for valuable insight. You might even be convinced that you have not been assigned the right type.

The idea behind The Honest Enneagram is great: an honest look on each enneagram type -- what makes them tick, what are their strengths and their weaknesses. I picked this up because I have heard about these enneagram types but I have no idea what they are, or what they mean. After I hit play, I then realize this book would probably be better read than listened to.

For some reason, the narrator sounded too serene and slow. Some people might appreciate it, I however don't. My interest in the topic kept on waning the longer I listened to the narration.

I would love to read this book again but on a text format.

I like this book. I think it can be a good tool for you if you are interested in the enneagram. I would say that this book is not for people who know nothing about the enneagram going into it. It is a good next step after you have some basic knowledge. I really like her approach to health and stress in relation to the enneagram. I also really enjoy that the author seems to really love each enneagram type for who they are.

I recommend you get this book in print vs on audio. I did not enjoy the narrator’s tone. In fact, I found it very annoying. I also think it’ll be easier to reference and understand all the information contained in this one in print.

The Honest Enneagram is a very informative and interesting book about the Enneagram. This goes through all nine Enneagram types. The Honest Enneagram discusses the benefits of each Enneagram type and also says how you can overcome the weaker aspects of your personality. The book also discusses how each Enneagram type effects relationships. I really enjoyed this book.

I took an Enneagram test a few months ago and got pretty into finding out about Enneagram. This book has encouraged me to study Ennegram even more.

Leslie Howard did a great job narrating. It felt like a concerned friend was talking to me.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

The Honest Enneagram is not suited for an audiobook. It gives good detail about each of the types and their tendencies - far better than any other text I've read. But as an audiobook, it sounds like a disjointed list. It's difficult to keep them all attached to each type. Especially when it starts to go into how the type responds at its best and its worst when it refers to other types you haven't even heard yet. I would recommend reading the book instead of listening.

*I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

This is a good book if you already know about Enneagrams. There was a little bingo bit before each chapter, that I found entertaining. For example, going grocery shopping: a 6 will .... a 9 will.... They were fun, quick snapshots of the 9 enneagram types. I do wish there was something included in the book to determine your enneagram type before you start reading. I already know mine, but it’s be helpful for those that do not. Otherwise, you don’t really understand what you’re reading.

This was my first audio book experience and I've enjoyed immensely.

The Honest Enneagram is very concise and sistematic book, well read and full of interesting informations. I've taken enneagram test online and then just carefully listened about my personality type/s, pro and cons and advices how to become better self.

The book is really useful and I highly recommend it.

This was a great read! I love reading about the enneagram, and this book most definitely helped to expand my knowledge about the enneagram. I plan to share this book with all of my enneagram loving friends!

Interesting personality archetypes, but I'm a bit skeptical as to how the author defines and divide the different archetypes, I often have this issue with personality tests (hello, Myers Briggs). Love the narration though.

The Honest Enneagram by Sarajane Case

Audiobook
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Audio
Release Date: April 14, 2020
Narrator: Leslie Howard

Self-Help

This was my first experience with enneagram. I was in awe listening to the narrator describe me perfectly as a Type 1. I could not believe how accurate it was. The book is about personality types. The author gives a quick overview of each personality type dedicates a chapter for each one going into more detail.

The one thing I would have liked would be a sample test at the beginning of the book. That way I would have known what type I was before I started. The author has a very easy to read and understand writing style. The subject matter is very interesting and helpful when communicating with others. If you are interested in finding out more about your personality type, I highly recommend this book.

I am a huge fan of the author's instagram account, so I was eager to listen to her book and it did not disappoint.
I think the narrator was the PERFECT choice for this type of book. Her voice was gentle and kind; I truly could listen to her for hours. I was engaged and interested the whole time.
As for the content, I think visual learners may prefer a hard copy of this book as the Enneagram types are somewhat visual, however, everything was very clearly explained and easy to follow. If you are an oral learner or a fan of podcasts, the audiobook format will be a perfect fit.
I am fairly familiar with the Enneagram and I still learned a lot from this book. It handles the personal topic of self-reflection with grace, forgiveness, and gentleness. There is no shame associated with the weaknesses of any of the types. I highly recommend this title for anyone who is Enneagram-curious! I would definitely gift this book to a friend.