Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth is a reprint edition published by HarperTorch on November 25, 2003. This memoir presents a humorous and heartfelt account of a large American family, focusing on the dynamics between twelve children and their parents, who approach family life with a unique blend of efficiency and warmth. The narrative captures the essence of growing up in a bustling household, highlighting the challenges and joys that come with such a lively environment.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of family life in the early twentieth century, as the Gilbreth family navigates the complexities of parenting and sibling relationships. The book delves into the roles of Frank B. Gilbreth, a renowned efficiency expert, and his wife, Lillian Moller Gilbreth, showcasing their unconventional methods and the humor that arises from their experiences. With themes of family life and American wit, Cheaper by the Dozen remains a timeless exploration of the bonds that hold families together. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English.
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“A touching family portrait that also happens to be very, very funny. . . its appeal is timeless.” —Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
One of the best-loved American memoirs of an oversized family and the parents who held them together.
What do you get when you put twelve lively kids together with a father—a famous efficiency expert—who believes families can run like factories, and a mother who is his partner in everything except discipline? You get a hilarious tale of growing up that has made generations of kids and adults alike laugh along with the Gilbreths in Cheaper by the Dozen.
Translated into more than fifty-three languages and made into a classic film starring Clifton Webb and Myrna Loy — and a remake featuring Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Hilary Duff, and Alyson Stoner — this memoir is a delightfully enduring story of family life at the turn of the twentieth century.
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