Cheaper by the Dozen
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The hilarious, heartwarming classic that inspired the major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox Cheaper by the Dozen with Steve Martin.
Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. Books
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. gained renown as a co-author with his sisters, establishing a career in Charleston, South Carolina, where he became a journalist, author, and newspaper executive. Under the pseudonym Ashley Cooper, he penned the long-running column "Doing the Charleston" for The Post and Courier, which continued until 1993. He taught the efficiency principles of his family through his writing, being the son of two leading efficiency experts. Global fame came from his memoirs of his large family life, capturing his unique domestic experiences and revealing the humor and grit of raising a large brood. His distinctive voice and engaging storytelling made him a beloved author for readers who appreciate humorous and poignant family narratives.
Cheaper by the Dozen - 2: Belles on Their Toes
- 226 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Life is very different now in the rambling Gilbreth house. When the youngest was two and the oldest eighteen, Dad died and Mother bravely took over his business. Now, to keep the family together, everyone has to pitch in and pinch pennies. The resourceful clan rises to every crisis with a marvelous sense of fun -- whether it's battling chicken pox, giving the boot to an unwelcome boyfriend, or even meeting the President. And the few distasteful things they can't overcome -- like castor oil -- they swallow with good humor and good graces. Belles On Their Toes is a warm, wonderful and entertaining sequel to Cheaper By The Dozen .