Fanny Crosby, Lucille Travis
Fanny Crosby, Lucille Travis
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Fanny Crosby
The Blind Girl's Song

Author: Lucille Travis

Narrator: Lucille Travis

Unabridged: 4 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/02/2018


Synopsis

If you've ever picked up a hymn book, the chances are that you've sung a song written by a blind girl - and not just any blind girl... Fanny Crosby. As a young child she knew nothing of the sighted world around her but that didn't stop her interacting with nature, experiencing the thrill of God's creation. She held her grandmother's hand but she thought that was because Grandmother needed her help not the other way around.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on December 26, 2022

I love this series for teens. This reads like a novel and the author has used a lot of creative licence as she can't possibly have known anywhere near the level of detail about the life of Fanny Crosby. However, it works and I learned a huge amount about the subject. Crosby was blinded by an illness a......more

Goodreads review by Brady on January 16, 2024

Played this while stuck ~4hrs on the frozen interstate last night.......more

Goodreads review by Glenn on May 07, 2019

I've long enjoyed many of Fanny Crosby's Hymns - and I have read brief biographies and illustrations of her over the years. Thus I enjoyed a more in-depth coverage in this biography - which is done in a story-telling style, aimed at younger readers. So this is easy to read - and not just for kids -......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on February 05, 2024

This was such an encouraging listen. I am sad that Fanny and Van didn’t have a closer marriage. I also wish that there was a clearer gospel given. People need to know that we are headed for hell, but Jesus loves us so we don’t have to go. God can save us if we depend, trust and ask him. I did really......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on January 02, 2025

I really enjoyed this book. My family has always loved Fanny Crosby’s hymns.......more