Elizabeth Wagele facts for kids
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Elizabeth Wagele
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| Born | May 31, 1939 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Died | March 27, 2017 (aged 77) Berkeley, California |
| Occupation | writer, musician, cartoonist |
| Genre | psychology, self-help, children's literature, articles |
Elizabeth Wagele (1939–2017) was an American artist, musician, and writer. She wrote many books about personality types, like the Enneagram and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). She was also known for her funny cartoons and music.
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About Elizabeth Wagele's Life
Elizabeth Wagele grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. When she was 10, her family moved to Berkeley, California. As a child, she loved drawing, playing the piano, and making up stories.
Music was a huge part of her life. She especially loved Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Bartók. She also enjoyed jazz artists like Charles Mingus and Billie Holiday.
Elizabeth was a very talented pianist. She studied music composition at the University of California, Berkeley. She graduated with honors in 1961. She continued to study, teach, and perform piano while raising her four children. In 1993, she started writing books with her friend, Renee Baron.
Elizabeth Wagele passed away on March 27, 2017, in Berkeley, California.
Elizabeth Wagele's Works
Elizabeth Wagele was an award-winning cartoonist. She drew cartoons for her books, which made her writing fun and humorous. She wrote a lot about the Myers-Briggs system, especially about introversion.
Books by Elizabeth Wagele
- The Enneagram Made Easy (1994): Elizabeth wrote this book with Renee Baron. It explains the Enneagram personality system in a simple way. It has been translated into 17 languages! It even made the San Francisco Chronicle best sellers list.
- Are You My Type, Am I Yours? (1995): This book helps people understand different personality types.
- The Enneagram of Parenting (1997): This was the first book to suggest that teachers and parents could use the Enneagram. It helps them better understand and accept children.
- The Happy Introvert – A Wild and Crazy Guide for Celebrating Your True Self (2006): This book is for people who are introverts. It helps them celebrate who they are. It talks about relationships, children, and creativity. It also explains the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
- Finding the Birthday Cake – Helping Children Raise Their Self-Esteem (2007): This book was written especially for children. It aims to help kids build strong self-esteem.
- The Career Within You (2009): Elizabeth wrote this book with Ingrid Stabb. It helps people find the best career for their personality type. Experts called it a "groundbreaking work." It helps you discover a career that fits your style.
- The Enneagram of Death (2012): This book offers helpful insights from the nine Enneagram types. It talks about grief, fear, and dying.
- The Enneagram for Teens - Discover Your Personality Type and Celebrate Your True Self (2014): This book was written specifically for teenagers. It helps them learn about their personality type. It also encourages them to celebrate who they truly are.
Music CDs by Elizabeth Wagele
Elizabeth Wagele also created music CDs.
- The Beethoven Enneagram (1999): On this CD, Elizabeth discussed Beethoven's personality and life. She played parts of his piano sonatas. She believed you could hear the nine Enneagram types in his music.
- Enneagram Variations (2006): On this CD, Elizabeth improvised variations on "Jack and Jill" and "Chop Sticks." She played them in ways that she believed showed each of the nine Enneagram styles.
