Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything by Anne Bogel

Summary: "If the viral Buzzfeed-style personality quizzes are any indication, we are collectively obsessed with the idea of defining and knowing ourselves and our unique place in the world. For readers who long to dig deeper into what makes them uniquely them(and why that matters), popular blogger Anne Bogel has done the hard part--collecting, exploring, and explaining the most popular personality frameworks, such as Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, and others. She explains to readers the life-changing insights that can be gained from each and shares specific, practical real-life applications across all facets of life, including love and marriage, productivity, parenting, the workplace, and spiritual life." - Amazon

I have always been interested in personality tests.  I find the categorization of people fascinating, and I think all of these different tests can help you figure out a little more about yourself, even if it's just that you don't like personality tests :).

One of the better parts of this book was the inclusion of tests I have never taken or heard much about, like the StrengthsFinder and Enneagram.  It was fun to take the tests, read her interpretation, and examine how I fit into the molds.  This book is NOT a scientific study.  It is based on research, but it is meant more for the average person who wants to learn more about personality and personality tests.

4/5

224 pages

Just in case anyone is interested, I am an INTP, Type 9, Words of Affirmation, Intellectual, and a Ravenclaw (this one isn't in the book but still highly relevant, imo).  And if  you know yours, share!