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Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

    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.

    Livre de Poche Jeunesse: Six filles à marier
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      Zwei heitere Klassiker in einem Band

      Reminiscences of the Gilbreth family. A time-and-motion expert and his engineer wife use scientific principles to raise their twelve children. No growing pains have ever been more hilarious than those suffered loudly by the riotous Gilbreth clan. First there are a dozen red-haired, freckle-faced kids to contend with. Then there's Dad, a famous efficiency expert who believes a family can be run just like a factory. Finally there's Mother, his partner in everything except discipline. "Lighthearted. . . . One of the most amusing books."-- The Chicago Sun "Always entertaining, occasionally hilarious, occasionally touching. . . . Sound Americana."-- The Saturday Review of Literature "Instructive, funny, and very readable."-- School Library Journal Note: This is an illustrated version of the book for an engaging read.

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    • In this warm, wonderful and heartwarming sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen, the pleasure continues as the Gilbreths return, a little older, a little wi ser, but no less delightful! Father has passed away, but the antics of this resourceful clan continue unabated.

      Livre de Poche Jeunesse: Six filles à marier