I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are mine.

This is a book about how as an enneagram you can connect with God in a way that works for you as well as the fears associated with each enneagram. In the book , the author details every enneagram however it would have been wonderful if there was an enneagram quiz where one can know their enneagram type. Meredith also highlighted the sins likely to be committed with each enneagram and shared tips on how they can cultivate a relationship with God.

"The Journey Home" is a very helpful tool for understanding the ennegram. I am not very familiar with it, but have always wanted to learn more about it. This book is a great tool for that. In fact, I ended up buying the hard copy so I can highlight it! Meredith Boggs writes in a very easy to read format. I highly recommend this book if you desire to learn more about the ennegram.

I received this book from NetGalley through the publisher for my honest opinion.

3.5 Stars

I am not opposed to the Enneagram. In fact, I think used correctly, it is a great tool for understanding my weaknesses and why I don’t connect with other personality types. So, when I see an Enneagram book from a Christian publisher, I am immediately interested in what the author has to say. In The Journey Home: A Biblical Guide to Using the Enneagram to Deepen Your Faith and Relationships, Meredith Boggs breaks down each of the types and some of the struggles prominent within.

First and foremost, I appreciated that the author tells the readers from the get-go that this book (or any other) and the enneagram are no substitute for the Bible. In fact, she states that if you find yourself going to these things for truth, then put the book down immediately.

One thing I found somewhat frustrating about this book is that Boggs only used the numbers. While I am familiar with the enneagram, I am no expert and only know that my number (9) is peacemaker. She only used number 9 and never “peacemaker.” I wish she would have used the descriptors in each chapter so I could put the number with it without having to put the book down and go look the number up.

While I don’t feel like the book delivered on teaching me how to deepen my faith (it barely scratched the surface), it does give a lot of good insight into relationships with other people, which again, is what I like to use it for. All in all, there is another book I’d recommend over this one for anyone new two the enneagram but if you’re well-versed in the personality test, this book may be for you.

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