A Literature Kit. A classic story of a family of twelve children and their adventures while growing up together. Frank and Lillian Gilbreth were renowned efficiency experts, who often practiced their many different theories and experiments on their large family. Written with wit and humor, the book documents a multitude of humorous and touching vignettes some hilarious and others nostalgic and heart-warming. Family adventures include, the family car, a vintage Pierce-Arrow, which is used by the parents for Sunday drives and causes the children no end of embarrassment. As well as a trip out west to visit Mothers straight-laced family. It is a story in which most families will readily identify, and keep the reader turning the pages to the very end.