Cheaper by the dozen

My husband loves the library.  Actually, he would rather buy books, books on tape, and movies, but since his wife is also known as la cheapa, he loves the library.  A while back my husband found the 1950 movie version of Cheaper By the Dozen.  Remember that I am a forty-five year old trapped in a 16 year old body, but I loved the film.  I enjoyed it much, much more than the 2003 version.  Though, I am sure many of my peers would think I am crazy. 
As I announced my love to the world about this film, some of my older more mature friends suggested the book to me.  So my husband, being the sweet-hearted guy he is, went and got this book out for me at the library.  I also enjoyed the book and recommend it to you.  I think it would be a great book to read for the entire family.  
The book relays certain special memories the family had growing up.  The book, written by two of the siblings, certainly had a lot to write about since they were two of twelve and had a rather unique father and mother.
Although this book is just chapter after chapter of family stories, there is much to be learned from this book that was once common to American family life that is now forgotten.  The heritage of a large family, the devotion of a wife to her husband, the disciplining of the behavior and minds of children.  Cheaper by the Dozen makes me long for a time that I have heard so much about, but have never seen with my own eyes. 
I am very happy to have read this novel and hope that you will take the time to read it and read it to your children as well.