With what I had learned about life in the intevening 15 years, this book was a revelation revealing to me the full power and richness of the Meyers-Briggs / Jung model.

I can fully understand the reviewers who found this book to be not so good (for them). I found it to be a challenging read at times, and read some sections as many as four or five times to try to understand what was being explained. (I hold a 2.1 Honours Degree in Chemistry from Cambridge University.....)

Personally I would recommend the Lewis / Lowe book as a starter, leave it for a few years and "experience life", and then buy, beg or borrow this book - you won't regret it.


Mixed feelings   August 29, 2005
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I found the first half of the book not very good. Rather theoretical, and, I believe, not always so true.
But the second half was very good. There are loads of diagrams with lists of how to communicate with an... (any type). Some things sounded like stereotypes, for example for ESTP's everything would always be about action - my husband doesn't agree though he is a clear ESTP. But generally the information seemed to make a lot of sense.
I bought some books on MBTI to help me to understand myself better, but especially to learn to communicate better with other types. This book will definitely help me to achieve better communication.


Very misleading title!   March 3, 2002
 34 out of 41 found this review helpful

I bought a copy of this book in response to the reviews on this website. Whilst it describes the Myers-Briggs personality types in detail, at times I found it confusing and difficult to understand. The anecdotes help but they are few and far between. I have only read half of it and can't be bothered to read anymore as I have not followed most of it. It is not, as the title suggests, for the lay-person interested in studying Myers-Briggs in more detail, but more for the psychology student. I am more confused about the personality types than ever before and will have to buy another book to study. I would recommend you don't waste your money buying this as there are better books available.


This book explains everything   August 15, 1999
 15 out of 17 found this review helpful

Instead of just telling you that the MBTI exists and providing unsubstantiated examples, this book explains the theories behind type classification, giving you the background necessary to make justifications about the role it should play in your life. Rather than encouraging the use of type theory to put people in categories, "I'm Not Crazy..." provides the opporunity for you to broaden your understanding of the motivations behind the thoughts and actions of those that are close to you.


A great book for understanding business relationships   April 5, 1999
 32 out of 32 found this review helpful

I've known my MBTI for many years, so what? It wasn't until I read this book that I understood all the implications. The book goes beyond just explaining your personality type, but actually provides useful information regarding how to deal with each. Information is displayed in great succinct charts covering such aspects as: expression of attitudes, motivators, inner tensions, development recommendations, how the type gathers/absorbs information, valued relationship qualities, as well as hot buttons, prejudices, and other issues. I purchased two copies, one to keep and one to distribute among my team.