Cheaper By The Dozen -
: Despite the rigid structure, the story is a heartwarming look at the deep bond between the 12 siblings and their parents.
Cheaper by the Dozen is a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1948 by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. It chronicles the unique upbringing of the authors in a household of 12 children, led by their parents, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, who were world-renowned efficiency experts. The Core Premise Cheaper by the Dozen
: The children used a formal council to vote on family decisions, though the father often used his authority to sway the results. : Despite the rigid structure, the story is
