I have heard about the Enneagram before, but I didn’t know what all it entailed.  That’s where A Book Called You comes in!

This book is incredibly insightful,  helping me see a different way to look at myself and others around me.  I read this alone, but could see this being a wonderful book for a small study group.  The combination of faith and personality is truly eye-opening, giving me such understanding!  I am now seeing that to truly love others I need to know and understand myself, to dig deep and understand why I make the choices I make, and how I affect other people.

I loved that each chapter highlights a different personality type, and how there is also a parallel to specific Biblical characters that also possess the same said type, showing that all types are represented not only in our world, but in Biblical times as well, a connection that is very neat.

As a study guide, the way the chapters are laid out is very reader-friendly.  I would love to go back and dig deeper with my husband, as I can see this being an invaluable resource in my marriage.  There are numerous Biblical references that give aid to further study as well, which is greatly appreciated, and can help you go even deeper in your understanding.

I feel like I know myself a little better after reading A Book Called You, and I can see myself going back to reference this text again and again.  A wonderful resource!

This is a great book on the Enneagram from a Christian worldview. I’ve heard of the Enneagram before, but really knew very little about it. I love how in each chapter about the nine different types the author features a person from the Bible who likely had that personality type, it was really helpful, and it was great to see a study of God’s Word intertwined with a study of personality types.
I’ll admit that I haven’t yet figured out which type I am, still working on it, and thinking I might not fit exactly in any one category, but this book taught me a lot about recognizing traits of the different types in people I know, so I know it will help me to understand them better. I definitely anticipate referencing back to this this book many times in the future.
If you’re looking for a great Christian book about the Enneagram I definitely recommend A Book Called You!


I received a complimentary copy of this book. My review was not influenced in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. I love reading up on the enneagram and to find a book that was laced with truth heart was so refreshing! It also 100% confirmed I’m a 2 through and through.

I enjoyed this book because of it's writing style, unique topic, and the fact that it really provided a thought-provoking experience. Recommended for readers who want to read slowly so as to take time to process.

I first heard about the Enneagram from Pastor Matt Brown while attending Sandals Church. His sermon series and episodes of The Debrief expounding on the Enneagram we enlightening and revolutionary for how I viewed myself, others, and God.

Upon hearing about this book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! While it is mostly a compilation of his sermons he does go on to expand some ideas and points.

Regardless, I loved having a tangible copy in my hands that allowed me to highlight and take notes. I recommend readers take the Enneagram test prior to reading this book. It was extremely helpful to have my scores in front of me and really focus on the numbers that make up my major influences. However, that is definitely not necessary as Pastor Matt does a beautiful job of helping anyone discover their number or numbers regardless of having taken the test.

If you are looking for a Biblical take on the Enneagram then this is the book for you! Pastor Matt states over and over again, the Enneagram “is simply a tool that helps us understand personalities and remixes the way we approach our relationships with ourselves, others and God.”

I would like to thank NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my pure and honest feedback.

We all ask the question, God, who am I and how am I suppose to be real with other, but we must start with being real with ourselves. A Book Called You, helps us learn who we are with using the Enneagram personality assessment tool. I love that the book breaks down in Enneagram model in a biblical way. We are to step outside our box and the book gives us a starting point for truly understanding how God has made us. A great tool for Community Groups or bible study

The enneagram. It’s been the personality popular personality test the past several years. I’ve taken the test a few times and seem to come up with a different number (one of three so at least that’s consistent) every time. What I most appreciated in A Book Called You by Matthew Stephen Brown is that I could clearly see myself in one of the numbers because the author broke it down so well—from both the strengths and the weaknesses sides.

In this book, Brown first introduces readers to the enneagram. Then he goes through each of the numbers. He gives an example of a person or character from the Bible, the strengths of that number, he weaknesses, and how to live with and love that person. He even tells readers what numbers he and his wife and includes some personal anecdotes.

After reading this book, it became clear which number I am in the explanations of strengths and weaknesses. It also gave me insight and understanding into how to appreciate the differences in each of us. In His perfect plan, God made us unique, but sometimes that means we don’t always see eye-to-eye with those who are different than us. A Book Called You helped me celebrate our individuality from a Biblical perspective and rejoice in God’s creation of people.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

A great Christian view of the enneagram. I wish it was a bit longer as there's just one chapter on each type.