The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate & Business Relationships; Helen Palmer; HarperCollins, 1995; 2nd Printing, ISBN 9780062506795; Hardcover; 5.8 x 1.5 x 8.5 inches; 417pp.

VERY GOOD+ condition- Appears Like New, Cloth covers clean and unblemished; Binding tight and square, pages clean supple, with markings noticed. The last two pages have 1/4″ dog eared bend in lower corner; DJ is unclipped with slight bend in upper right corner of front flap.

“The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate & Business Relationships” by Helen Palmer, published in 1995 by HarperCollins, is a comprehensive guide to understanding interpersonal dynamics through the lens of the enneagram, a model of human personality composed of nine interconnected types.

Palmer, an authority on the enneagram, explores how this system can be applied to enhance both personal and professional relationships. She illustrates each of the nine types with precision, elaborating on their potential strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and fears, thereby allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of their own and others’ personality patterns.

In the realm of intimate relationships, Palmer elucidates how different personality types interact, providing valuable insights into conflict resolution, communication styles, and compatibility. When it comes to business relationships, she presents how understanding the enneagram can facilitate team dynamics, improve leadership, and promote a more harmonious work environment.

This groundbreaking book combines psychology, spirituality, and practical wisdom. It’s not just for those interested in the enneagram, but anyone seeking to navigate their relationships with greater empathy, understanding, and effectiveness. Palmer’s work has influenced psychologists, coaches, and business leaders, who use these insights to foster healthier, more productive relationships.