Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
2 books
About the Author
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, born into a bustling family of twelve siblings, drew from her extraordinary upbringing to craft enduring tales of domestic chaos and ingenuity. As the eldest daughter of efficiency pioneer Frank Bunker Gilbreth and psychologist Lillian Moller Gilbreth, she co-authored the beloved memoir Cheaper by the Dozen, which vividly captures the whirlwind of life under her father's stopwatch-guided experiments and her mother's nurturing wisdom. Carey's writing blends sharp wit with heartfelt nostalgia, offering readers a window into mid-20th-century American family dynamics while celebrating the joys and trials of raising a large brood. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she later pursued a career in writing that illuminated the human side of industrial efficiency, leaving a legacy of laughter and life lessons for generations.
Writing style
witty
nostalgic
humorous
