Cheaper by the Dozen

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, helpi