Cheaper by the Dozen

This semi-autobiographical novel by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey captures the daily lives and childhood adventures of the Gilbreth family.

The story, set in the early 20th century, revolves around Frank Bunker Gilbreth, an efficiency expert, and his wife Lillian Moller Gilbreth, an industrial organizational psychologist, as they raise their twelve children in Montclair, New Jersey.

The book combines humor, nostalgia, and heartfelt family dynamics, showcasing the family's unique methods for improving efficiency in everyday life and their deep family bonds.

It also touches on the poignant reality of Frank's eventual death and its impact on the family.