Belles on Their Toes

This memoir follows the twelve Gilbreth children as they navigate life after their father's death. The household, always bustling with activity, faces new challenges as the family adjusts to becoming a single-parent household. With their resourceful mother working to maintain the family business, the children take on responsibilities for running the household and raising themselves. Their efforts to economize frequently lead to chaotic situations. The book chronicles episodes ranging from the family's initial struggles to their daily crises, blending humor with moments of genuine difficulty and inspiration. The Chicago Sunday Tribune called it "a reading joy," while Library Journal noted the "sincere and heartwarming atmosphere" of this second volume. The ebook includes an illustrated biography with rare photographs from the authors' estates.