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Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

3.0

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This sounds more like fiction than reality, with a zany but devoted father and all the funny happenings. As for negatives, there was some swearing and using the Lord's name in vain (quite a bit), lying by the father to get discounts, making light of Christianity, not always respecting elders or being kind (though that may be expected of any children--yet it should be corrected). For positives, there is, of course, a general love of children/large families and the mother respectfully submits to her husband whenever possible. And it did get me laughing from time to time, which is not too common for me while reading.