The Cheaper by the Dozen (book)

"Cheaper by the Dozen" is a memoir written by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. It chronicles the lives of the Gilbreth family, which includes 12 children raised by efficiency experts Frank and Lillian Gilbreth. The book humorously explores the challenges and joys of managing a large family, highlighting parental strategies, sibling dynamics, and everyday antics. It illustrates themes of family life, love, efficiency, and the importance of togetherness, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the early 20th century American family experience while emphasizing the value of organization and support in a bustling household.