Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Ernestine Gilbreth Carey was an American author best known for co-writing "Cheaper by the Dozen," a humorous memoir about growing up in a large family with her pioneering parents, efficiency experts Frank and Lillian Gilbreth. Born in 1908, Carey captured her unique childhood experiences with wit and warmth. She graduated from Smith College and pursued a career in writing and lecturing, leaving a lasting legacy through her engaging storytelling.