The Enneagram of the Soul is a 'now what?' book. Although Nhien Vuong includes a concise overview of the nine types as part of the introduction to the book, this is mostly a guide for what to do with that information. I, like the author, am dismayed at the memeification of the enneagram and frustrated at people who stop at locating themselves on the circle. The enneagram is a tool, and like all tools, it does no one any good sitting on a shelf. It has to be used if it is going to make us more compassionate, if it is going to help us survive and thrive, if it is going to make an impact at all on our lives and communities. Simply "knowing your number" is not the point of the enneagram. And it never has been. Perhaps because I share a similar approach to the teaching and implementation of the enneagram, I really enjoyed Vuong's suggestions for how to work with the enneagram to promote personal growth. Not that I agree with everything - that would be boring. I read this book as a dialog and jumping off point for creating my own spiritual practices. Although I did get an audioARC, I've already purchased my own copy of the book. Thank you to the author, narrator Hannah Choi, Tantor Audio, and NetGalley for the audioARC.

As a fan of the enneagram, I enjoyed this as an addition to the knowledge I already had regarding my specific type. For the purposes of this review, I can say that I enjoy the idea of working a spirituality practice into the self-growth that comes with learning more about yourself through enneagram work. However, as I only had a short turn around to read the book, I cannot say how in practice the 40-day journey would go—but I can assume it would be positive. Taking time to reflect and do work each day to become our best selves would be positively served by reading this book and integrating it into your daily practice.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the audio ARC of #TheEnneagramOfTheSoul. This was an interesting listen and focused on a different way to view the 9 types. It was a fascinating look at the soul as it relates to our strengths and weaknesses within the framework of the Enneagram. Lots of good research to support every aspect of, which is wonderful!

The Enneagram of the Soul gives a fresh perspective on the nine Enneagram types. I found it interesting. I listened to the audiobook, which I don't think is the ideal format for this book; however, I still found the information worthwhile.

An interesting companion! As someone already pretty familiar with the enneagram, I enjoyed listening to this audiobook and hearing Nhien Vuong's gentle reminders for each of the 9 types. I would say if you are looking to understand the enneagram better, this is not the book for you as we jumped right in to recommendations with no preamble. But for what it was- an opportunity to expand your prior knowledge, journal with intention, and be kind to yourself in whatever form you're in- the book cut right to the heart each time!
Thank you to netgalley for the advanced reader copy!

An interesting perspective on the Enneagram + general spiritual guidance to help you learn more about yourself. It begins with background and info on the Enneagram then part two is activations to practice. I listened all at once but it would be a great book to go back to for small chunks. And while audio was great, I would love a physical copy to pick up and reference when the mood strikes. Thanks Netgalley for the early copy! Available now

The Enneagram of the Soul by Nhien Vuong is a self-help book with an emphasis on spiritually/christianity and personal growth.

I think I am very familiar with the 9 enneagrams as many of us are. This book takes a different approach to the enneagrams and how your specific enneagram can affect you spiritual life. I’ve never read/heard/seen this approach before or tying these two ideas together and how they would relate and connect to you and your life and in particular your spiritual life.

This book takes a different approach that I had never considered before and learned a lot by seeing the author’s point-of-view. This book made me do some deep thinking into things I’ve never thought of before when I’ve read about Enneagrams and I thought it was good to look at it from a different and deeper perspective.

I listened to the audiobook and I enjoyed the narration.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the alc.