Cheaper by the Dozen
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4.3 • 64 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The #1 New York Times–bestselling classic: A hilarious memoir of two parents, twelve kids, and “a life of cheerfully controlled chaos” (The New York Times).
Translated into more than fifty languages, Cheaper by the Dozen is the unforgettable story of the Gilbreth clan as told by two of its members. In this endearing, amusing memoir, siblings Frank Jr. and Ernestine capture the hilarity and heart of growing up in an oversized family.
Mother and Dad are world-renowned efficiency experts, helping factories fine-tune their assembly lines for maximum output at minimum cost. At home, the Gilbreths themselves have cranked out twelve kids, and Dad is out to prove that efficiency principles can apply to family as well as the workplace.
The heartwarming and comic stories of the jumbo-size Gilbreth clan have delighted generations of readers, and will keep you and yours laughing for years.
This ebook features an illustrated biography including rare photos from the authors’ estates.
Customer Reviews
A pleasant surprise
I will admit, I didn’t pick up this book on my own terms, it was a required reading for school. But I wish I had picked it up sooner! On first look it seemed like another boring memoir, but I was met with a funny, charming, and addicting read about life in a 14 person household. It made me laugh, reflect on my own life, and feel things no other book has made me feel for a long time. If you need any indication on how addicting it truly is, I stayed up until midnight multiple times to see what’s up in the Gilbreth household. My only reason why it’s only 4 stars is it ended way too abruptly. Even though they have another book continuing the story, they should have slowed down and shared more about what happened in the ending. Besides that, this is totally worth your time and money. Great for all ages!
Amazing book!!!!!!!!
Very addicting once you start reading it you can't stop