Time Out for Happiness

Time Out for Happiness continues the story of the Gilbreth family first introduced in Cheaper by the Dozen and Belles on Their Toes. Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. recounts more tales of growing up as one of twelve siblings under the guidance of their parents, pioneers in scientific management and motion study. The narrative focuses on the period after the sudden death of Frank Sr., when the family worked to continue his legacy while adapting to life without their father. Mrs. Gilbreth maintains her consulting work and speaking engagements while raising her children, who range from college age to grade school. The book moves between family anecdotes and insights into the Gilbreths' professional contributions to industrial engineering and workplace efficiency. Episodes include the children's experiences helping with their mother's work, their education, and the family's ongoing application of time-motion principles to daily life. This memoir examines themes of family bonds, resilience, and the intersection of work and home life in early 20th century America. The combination of humor and pragmatic wisdom demonstrates how scientific principles can enhance rather than diminish the human aspects of family relationships.

Reviews for this book are limited online, with only 12 ratings total found across platforms. Readers highlight that this contains additional family stories not covered in "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Belles on Their Toes." Multiple reviews mention the book offers more personal insights into Frank Gilbreth Sr.'s character and relationship with his children. A few readers note the writing style feels less polished compared to the author's previous works, with some anecdotes appearing fragmented or rushed. Available Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (6 ratings) No Amazon ratings found Used book marketplace comments indicate moderate demand among fans of the Gilbreth family series who want to complete their collection. Note: This book has significantly less visibility than Gilbreth's other works, making it difficult to gather a comprehensive review consensus. The limited available reactions come primarily from dedicated readers of the Gilbreth family series.

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The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington The narrative portrays an American family's changing fortunes during the rapid industrialization of the early twentieth century.

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🕰️ The book was published in 1971 as a follow-up to the author's famous works "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Belles on Their Toes," continuing to chronicle the remarkable Gilbreth family's story. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.'s parents were pioneering efficiency experts who applied industrial management techniques to their household of 12 children, forming the basis for many of his books. 📚 Unlike his previous works which focused primarily on his childhood, "Time Out for Happiness" delves deeper into his adult life and his relationship with his remarkable mother Lillian Moller Gilbreth after his father's death. 🎓 The author's mother, Lillian Gilbreth, was the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering and earned her Ph.D. when female doctoral candidates were extremely rare. 🎬 While "Cheaper by the Dozen" was adapted into multiple Hollywood films, "Time Out for Happiness" remains one of the lesser-known but deeply personal works in the Gilbreth family literary collection.