*The Road Back to You* by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile offers an engaging exploration of the Enneagram personality types. It’s a fantastic read for anyone curious about self-discovery and personal growth. The authors present the Enneagram system with clarity and warmth, making it accessible even if you're new to the concept. While it’s insightful and practical, some might find the depth lacking if they're looking for a more detailed psychological analysis. Overall, it’s a friendly guide to understanding yourself and others better.

This is the first book I’ve actually read on the Enneagram, and I found it both helpful and humorous. The Road Back to You feels like a solid introduction for newcomers and a clear summary for the long-acquainted. The stories of children and adults exhibiting hallmarks of their numbers are didactic and memorable. As I highlighted passages or descriptors that resonated with me, I often felt surprise and relief that I’m “not the only one.” I would have liked a little more information about wings and manifestations of security and stress. Now that I have a basic grasp of each number, I feel more confident to approach some of the more in-depth works on the subject.

This is the kind of book you read on paperback, the kind of book you underline, take notes, try to make connections, you look at the diagrams and honestly try to understand. I received this in an ebook form and I simply just couldn't get past the 25% mark. The author's style is something I am sure I would enjoy reading again, there is a bit of humor and fluency in writing. Despite this, I had to stop reading this book for the time being. Maybe I will resume it at a later day, in a more traditional way.