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Making Sense of People
by Samuel H. Barondes • 2011
Five trait domains replace gut instinct with a systematic method for reading anyone accurately.
3.58
1k+
Making Sense of People Summary
Making Sense of People 90%
Five trait domains replace gut instinct with a systematic method for reading anyone accurately.
by Samuel H. Barondes 2011
3.58
1k+ ratings
Writer's Guide to Character Traits
by Linda N. Edelstein • 1999
Why your characters feel flat: the psychological patterns that make them real.
3.91
1k+
Writer's Guide to Character Traits Summary
Writer's Guide to Character Traits 89%
Why your characters feel flat: the psychological patterns that make them real.
by Linda N. Edelstein 1999
3.91
1k+ ratings
The Color Code
by Taylor Hartman • 1987
Four colors, four core motives: the simple personality map that makes every relationship navigable.
3.91
3k+
The Color Code Summary
The Color Code 89%
Four colors, four core motives: the simple personality map that makes every relationship navigable.
by Taylor Hartman 1987
3.91
3k+ ratings
The Road to Character
by David Brooks • 2015
Two kinds of virtue compete in every life. The modern world only teaches the shallower one.
3.65
27k+
The Road to Character Summary
The Road to Character 89%
Two kinds of virtue compete in every life. The modern world only teaches the shallower one.
by David Brooks 2015
3.65
27k+ ratings
Personality Plus
by Florence Littauer • 1983
Identify your personality blend among four ancient types, then learn to read and adapt to anyone.
4.19
11k+
Personality Plus Summary
Personality Plus 89%
Identify your personality blend among four ancient types, then learn to read and adapt to anyone.
by Florence Littauer 1983
4.19
11k+ ratings
Why You Act the Way You Do
by Tim LaHaye • 1987
Anger, fear, or depression? Your temperament blend triggers them. Spiritual practices override it.
4.00
985
Why You Act the Way You Do Summary
Why You Act the Way You Do 89%
Anger, fear, or depression? Your temperament blend triggers them. Spiritual practices override it.
by Tim LaHaye 1987
4.00
985 ratings
Aspiration
by Agnes Callard • 2018
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
3.76
204
Aspiration Summary
Aspiration 89%
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
by Agnes Callard 2018
3.76
204 ratings
The H Factor of Personality
by Kibeom Lee • 2012
The personality trait that predicts who will exploit you was missing from science until 2000.
4.03
494
The H Factor of Personality Summary
The H Factor of Personality 89%
The personality trait that predicts who will exploit you was missing from science until 2000.
by Kibeom Lee 2012
4.03
494 ratings
Personality
by Lawrence A. Pervin • 1984
The central questions of personality psychology, and the scientific tools to answer them.
3.80
301
Personality Summary
Personality 89%
The central questions of personality psychology, and the scientific tools to answer them.
by Lawrence A. Pervin 1984
3.80
301 ratings
The New Personality Self-Portrait
by John M. Oldham • 1990
Disorders are just personality styles turned up. Fourteen spectrums that explain everyone you know.
4.07
456
The New Personality Self-Portrait Summary
The New Personality Self-Portrait 89%
Disorders are just personality styles turned up. Fourteen spectrums that explain everyone you know.
by John M. Oldham 1990
4.07
456 ratings
Borderline Conditions and Pathological Narcissism
by Otto F. Kernberg • 1975
Borderline is a stable pathology, not a transient phase. Splitting locks its contradictions apart.
4.2
203
Borderline Conditions and Pathological Narcissism Summary
Borderline Conditions and Pathological Narcissism 89%
Borderline is a stable pathology, not a transient phase. Splitting locks its contradictions apart.
by Otto F. Kernberg 1975
4.2
203 ratings
The Temperament God Gave You
by Art Bennett • 2005
Your inborn temperament is the key to better relationships, motivation, and a deeper spiritual life.
4.26
1k+
The Temperament God Gave You Summary
The Temperament God Gave You 88%
Your inborn temperament is the key to better relationships, motivation, and a deeper spiritual life.
by Art Bennett 2005
4.26
1k+ ratings
Handwriting Analysis
by Karen Kristin Amend • 1980
Learn what every slant, loop, and zone in handwriting reveals about personality and character.
3.82
247
Handwriting Analysis Summary
Handwriting Analysis 88%
Learn what every slant, loop, and zone in handwriting reveals about personality and character.
by Karen Kristin Amend 1980
3.82
247 ratings
Surrounded by Idiots
by Thomas Erikson • 2014
Why people bulldoze, chatter, stall, or overanalyze: a four-type system for reaching each one.
3.51
78k+
Surrounded by Idiots Summary
Surrounded by Idiots 88%
Why people bulldoze, chatter, stall, or overanalyze: a four-type system for reaching each one.
by Thomas Erikson 2014
3.51
78k+ ratings
Discovering Your Personality Type
by Don Richard Riso • 1992
Nine personality patterns run your life. A system for identifying yours and loosening its grip.
3.91
972
Discovering Your Personality Type Summary
Discovering Your Personality Type 88%
Nine personality patterns run your life. A system for identifying yours and loosening its grip.
by Don Richard Riso 1992
3.91
972 ratings
The Complete Personality Assessment
by Jim Barrett • 2011
Three psychometric tests reveal the gap between your current self and your potential.
3.60
50
The Complete Personality Assessment Summary
The Complete Personality Assessment 88%
Three psychometric tests reveal the gap between your current self and your potential.
by Jim Barrett 2011
3.60
50 ratings
Character Is Destiny
by John McCain • 2005
Character, not circumstance, writes your future. A senator's tour through the lives that prove it.
3.95
562
Character Is Destiny Summary
Character Is Destiny 88%
Character, not circumstance, writes your future. A senator's tour through the lives that prove it.
by John McCain 2005
3.95
562 ratings
Be Who You Want
by Christian Jarrett • 2021
Personality is not set in stone. The neuroscience that proves you can reshape who you are.
3.71
262
Be Who You Want Summary
Be Who You Want 88%
Personality is not set in stone. The neuroscience that proves you can reshape who you are.
by Christian Jarrett 2021
3.71
262 ratings
What Type Am I?
by Renee Baron • 1998
Your four-letter type, decoded: why you think, love, and work the way you do.
3.94
534
What Type Am I? Summary
What Type Am I? 88%
Your four-letter type, decoded: why you think, love, and work the way you do.
by Renee Baron 1998
3.94
534 ratings
You Can Read a Face Like a Book
by Naomi R. Tickle • 2003
The trait-by-trait map from facial features to personality: read people before they say a word.
3.44
301
You Can Read a Face Like a Book Summary
You Can Read a Face Like a Book 88%
The trait-by-trait map from facial features to personality: read people before they say a word.
by Naomi R. Tickle 2003
3.44
301 ratings
Type Talk
by Otto Kroeger • 1988
Four mental switches shape every clash at work and at home. Learn to read them.
4.04
2k+
Type Talk Summary
Type Talk 88%
Four mental switches shape every clash at work and at home. Learn to read them.
by Otto Kroeger 1988
4.04
2k+ ratings
The Gift of Not Belonging
by Rami Kaminski • 2025
Popular yet unable to belong: a psychiatrist says that trait is a gift, not a flaw.
3.61
1k+
The Gift of Not Belonging Summary
The Gift of Not Belonging 88%
Popular yet unable to belong: a psychiatrist says that trait is a gift, not a flaw.
by Rami Kaminski 2025
3.61
1k+ ratings
Taking Flight!
by Merrick Rosenberg • 2011
Your best trait keeps causing clashes. Four bird styles reveal why, and the simple fix.
4.00
557
Taking Flight! Summary
Taking Flight! 88%
Your best trait keeps causing clashes. Four bird styles reveal why, and the simple fix.
by Merrick Rosenberg 2011
4.00
557 ratings
The Face Reader
by Patrician McCarthy • 2007
The face records everything about you. A Taoist system teaches how to read the signs.
3.79
136
The Face Reader Summary
The Face Reader 88%
The face records everything about you. A Taoist system teaches how to read the signs.
by Patrician McCarthy 2007
3.79
136 ratings
The Wisdom of Your Face
by Jean Haner • 2008
Learn the ancient Taoist art of reading faces to uncover personality and hidden patterns.
4.05
549
The Wisdom of Your Face Summary
The Wisdom of Your Face 88%
Learn the ancient Taoist art of reading faces to uncover personality and hidden patterns.
by Jean Haner 2008
4.05
549 ratings
How the World Sees You
by Sally Hogshead • 2014
Find your standout trait, build a personal tagline, and make your weaknesses irrelevant.
3.63
1k+
How the World Sees You Summary
How the World Sees You 88%
Find your standout trait, build a personal tagline, and make your weaknesses irrelevant.
by Sally Hogshead 2014
3.63
1k+ ratings
The Wisdom of the Enneagram
by Don Richard Riso • 1999
A map of nine personality ruts and the attention practice that gets you out.
4.22
8k+
The Wisdom of the Enneagram Summary
The Wisdom of the Enneagram 88%
A map of nine personality ruts and the attention practice that gets you out.
by Don Richard Riso 1999
4.22
8k+ ratings
Asshole No More
by Xavier Crement • 1990
Definitive field guide to assholism: a social disease with types, stages, and a recovery program.
2.73
5k+
Asshole No More Summary
Asshole No More 88%
Definitive field guide to assholism: a social disease with types, stages, and a recovery program.
by Xavier Crement 1990
2.73
5k+ ratings
Theories of Personality
by Duane P. Schultz • 2000
What if every theory of personality began as self-explanation? The classic survey, now updated.
3.96
486
Theories of Personality Summary
Theories of Personality 88%
What if every theory of personality began as self-explanation? The classic survey, now updated.
by Duane P. Schultz 2000
3.96
486 ratings
The Five Archetypes
by Carey Davidson • 2020
Five elemental personalities shape your stress, your strengths, and every relationship you have.
3.21
311
The Five Archetypes Summary
The Five Archetypes 88%
Five elemental personalities shape your stress, your strengths, and every relationship you have.
by Carey Davidson 2020
3.21
311 ratings
The Test Book
by Mikael Krogerus • 2014
Four ancient questions, one modern twist: the secret history of every test you will ever take.
3.51
207
The Test Book Summary
The Test Book 88%
Four ancient questions, one modern twist: the secret history of every test you will ever take.
by Mikael Krogerus 2014
3.51
207 ratings
The Art of Manliness Manvotionals
by Brett McKay • 2011
Seven virtues drawn from centuries of male wisdom, and a plan to install each one.
4.25
1k+
The Art of Manliness   Manvotionals Summary
The Art of Manliness Manvotionals 88%
Seven virtues drawn from centuries of male wisdom, and a plan to install each one.
by Brett McKay 2011
4.25
1k+ ratings
One Nation Under Therapy
by Christina Hoff Sommers • 2005
Therapy culture taught Americans to be fragile. Resilience and moral clarity are the antidote.
3.60
376
One Nation Under Therapy Summary
One Nation Under Therapy 88%
Therapy culture taught Americans to be fragile. Resilience and moral clarity are the antidote.
by Christina Hoff Sommers 2005
3.60
376 ratings
Spirit-Controlled Temperament
by Tim LaHaye • 1966
Your inborn weaknesses need not define you: how the Holy Spirit reshapes temperament from within.
4.12
1k+
Spirit-Controlled Temperament Summary
Spirit-Controlled Temperament 88%
Your inborn weaknesses need not define you: how the Holy Spirit reshapes temperament from within.
by Tim LaHaye 1966
4.12
1k+ ratings
The End of Average
by Todd Rose • 2016
Schools and companies are built for a person who doesn't exist. The data prove it.
4.04
5k+
The End of Average Summary
The End of Average 88%
Schools and companies are built for a person who doesn't exist. The data prove it.
by Todd Rose 2016
4.04
5k+ ratings
Better Than Before
by Gretchen Rubin • 2015
Your friend's perfect habit system may be useless for you. The personality-based way to find yours.
3.82
43k+
Better Than Before Summary
Better Than Before 88%
Your friend's perfect habit system may be useless for you. The personality-based way to find yours.
by Gretchen Rubin 2015
3.82
43k+ ratings
It's Just My Nature!
by Carol Tuttle • 2009
Your face shape reveals your personality type. Dress it right, and your closet finally works.
3.84
1k+
It's Just My Nature! Summary
It's Just My Nature! 88%
Your face shape reveals your personality type. Dress it right, and your closet finally works.
by Carol Tuttle 2009
3.84
1k+ ratings
Nurture by Nature
by Paul D. Tieger • 1997
Your child's personality is hardwired. Here's how to read it, honor it, and parent accordingly.
4.13
716
Nurture by Nature Summary
Nurture by Nature 88%
Your child's personality is hardwired. Here's how to read it, honor it, and parent accordingly.
by Paul D. Tieger 1997
4.13
716 ratings
The Five Elements
by Dondi Dahlin • 2016
Five types from Chinese medicine: find yours, read anyone, and outgrow your emotional blind spots.
3.85
342
The Five Elements Summary
The Five Elements 88%
Five types from Chinese medicine: find yours, read anyone, and outgrow your emotional blind spots.
by Dondi Dahlin 2016
3.85
342 ratings
Handwriting Analysis
by Andrea McNichol • 1991
Learn to spot extroversion, emotional instability, even suicidal intent from a single line of ink.
4.30
565
Handwriting Analysis Summary
Handwriting Analysis 88%
Learn to spot extroversion, emotional instability, even suicidal intent from a single line of ink.
by Andrea McNichol 1991
4.30
565 ratings
The Positive Trait Thesaurus
by Angela Ackerman • 2013
A thesaurus of positive traits and the craft of making goodness as compelling as a flaw.
4.62
2k+
The Positive Trait Thesaurus Summary
The Positive Trait Thesaurus 88%
A thesaurus of positive traits and the craft of making goodness as compelling as a flaw.
by Angela Ackerman 2013
4.62
2k+ ratings
The Enneagram Made Easy
by Renee Baron • 1994
Nine childhood coping strategies that became your personality. Spot yours, and everyone else's.
3.84
3k+
The Enneagram Made Easy Summary
The Enneagram Made Easy 88%
Nine childhood coping strategies that became your personality. Spot yours, and everyone else's.
by Renee Baron 1994
3.84
3k+ ratings
How To Deal With Idiots
by Maxime Rovere • 2019
That impossible person isn't broken. They're a context you can learn to read and handle.
3.11
645
How To Deal With Idiots Summary
How To Deal With Idiots 88%
That impossible person isn't broken. They're a context you can learn to read and handle.
by Maxime Rovere 2019
3.11
645 ratings
The Hero Code
by William H. McRaven • 2021
Heroism is not a single act but a daily practice: ten ordinary virtues anyone can build.
4.34
5k+
The Hero Code Summary
The Hero Code 88%
Heroism is not a single act but a daily practice: ten ordinary virtues anyone can build.
by William H. McRaven 2021
4.34
5k+ ratings
The Essential Enneagram
by David N. Daniels • 2000
Nine survival strategies shaped you. One runs you. Here is how to spot it and take back the wheel.
3.70
2k+
The Essential Enneagram Summary
The Essential Enneagram 88%
Nine survival strategies shaped you. One runs you. Here is how to spot it and take back the wheel.
by David N. Daniels 2000
3.70
2k+ ratings
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child
by Marti Olsen Laney • 2005
Introverted kids are wired for depth, not speed. The environment that makes that their advantage.
4.09
379
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child Summary
The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child 88%
Introverted kids are wired for depth, not speed. The environment that makes that their advantage.
by Marti Olsen Laney 2005
4.09
379 ratings
Introvert Power
by Laurie A. Helgoe • 2008
The introvert minority is a myth. At 57 percent, they're the majority; inner life is power.
3.84
6k+
Introvert Power Summary
Introvert Power 88%
The introvert minority is a myth. At 57 percent, they're the majority; inner life is power.
by Laurie A. Helgoe 2008
3.84
6k+ ratings
Character
by Robert McKee • 2021
Forget imitating people. Memorable characters are metaphors built from inner contradictions.
4.29
445
Character Summary
Character 88%
Forget imitating people. Memorable characters are metaphors built from inner contradictions.
by Robert McKee 2021
4.29
445 ratings
My True Type
by A.J. Drenth • 2014
Most people get their type wrong. The cognitive function road map that finally clarifies yours.
4.19
447
My True Type Summary
My True Type 88%
Most people get their type wrong. The cognitive function road map that finally clarifies yours.
by A.J. Drenth 2014
4.19
447 ratings
Stop Squatting with Your Spurs on
by Angel Tucker • 2010
You talk to four personalities at once. A system for knowing which one is listening.
4.13
8
Stop Squatting with Your Spurs on Summary
Stop Squatting with Your Spurs on 88%
You talk to four personalities at once. A system for knowing which one is listening.
by Angel Tucker 2010
4.13
8 ratings
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