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Fanny Crosby: Queen of Gospel Songs (Potter's Wheel Books Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rebecca Davis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
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The man said he was a doctor . . . but he did something to little baby Fanny’s eyes that made her blind for the rest of her life.

How could she find out about the world around her? How could she be happy? How could she learn? How could she love God? How could she forgive?

Fanny Crosby was blind for more than ninety years . . . and she wrote over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs about her Savior.

Potter's Wheel Books: showing children the Master Potter at work
Christian biography for children ages 7-10
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    7 - 10 years
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    Potter's Wheel Books
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 5
  6. Publication date
    May 31, 2014
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Editorial Reviews

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I actually chose this rating of 5 stars, because it deserves this and even more than that. This rating needs to go even higher, I think! I do definitely would recommend this book to anyone who would appreciate not just another story, but the person behind the words of the story that's being portrayed. ★★★★★
--Candy Arenas, Amazon Reviewer

I absolutely loved this book. I used it as a read aloud for my daughter in our homeschool. There were a couple of times when it touched me so much I couldn't help but cry. She was such an amazing woman of God. ★★★★★
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Delightful Christian biography of the blind, gospel hymn writer, Fanny Crosby. Well-written, with large print and illustrations make this book very suitable for the younger reader, as well as the older reader who can read it through in one sitting. Good wholesome reading for the entire family with tender, poignant sections that will speak to the heart of both reader and hearer. ★★★★★
--Stephen, Amazon Reviewer

Wonderful, wonderful book for adults and kids alike to be reminded that God can do great things through a life yielded to His will. When we are finished with the current school year and i sell curriculum, i'm keeping this book :) Can't wait to read more from this author! Thanks for a great contribution to children's literature! ★★★★★
--slr, Amazon Reviewer

From the Back Cover

From a world of shadows came a young girl's bright dreams. From a woman saved by Jesus' love came the hymns of a thankful heart. From the pen of an admiring author comes the wonderful story of Fanny Crosby and the lives that she touched . . . all over the world.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KP1UJZU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Potter's Wheel Books (May 31, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 676 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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Rebecca Davis

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Rebecca Davis writes so that those who have suffered abuse (spiritual, domestic, or sexual) at the hands of Christians or pseudo-Christians can know that God is still good, He is opposed to the powerful oppressing the vulnerable, and He is mighty to save through the gentle power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Before she wrote about spiritual abuse, Rebecca's missionary stories and biographies (one of which is an award winner) were written for families to enjoy together.

In addition to solo books, as an editor Rebecca also writes in collaboration with others who have an important story to tell.

You can follow her at her blog, where she gladly untwists Scriptures that have been used against the oppressed, https://heresthejoy.com.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Mrskehol
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful true story
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018
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Fanny Crosby was blind from infancy, but that didn’t keep her from being happy and eager to learn. With the Godly influence of her grandmother and mother, she learned what was really worthwhile in life. She moved to a school for the blind in New York. They were amazed at her memory. She had the first 5 books of the Old Testament memorized as well as the 4 Gospels, Proverbs, much of Psalms and more. She could play the piano, harp and guitar. She was 35 before she wrote her first hymn. When she died just short of being 95, she had written over 8000 hymns. Many are still sung today in churches. She loved to work with the poor and needy. She gave them Hope in her “Dear Lord Jesus Christ”.
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Myrna G.
5.0 out of 5 stars You won't waste your time on this one. It is simply profound.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
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A well written book about Fanny Crosby. I had never heard of her before. Now, I check all hymns to see if she wrote it. It is well worth the read. It is great to read out loud to children or to anyone who loves to learn about people who have made a difference. Her lyrics are so heart-felt. I am sad that she had to live her life in the dark having been blind due to a "medicine man" who did not even care that she screamed when he applied his mustard. If she had been my child I would have cleaned those eyes immediately--but now days we know that doctors don't know it all. That part about her life really bothered me--but, God allows strange things in this world to accomplish his will. It just bothers me to think of baby Fanny suffering at the hands of a fool.
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Candy Arenas
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was well named. Fannie Crosby; Queen of Gospel Songs!!! She was a woman of great bravery, high expectations when she
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2015
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I actually chose this rating of 5 stars, because it deserves this and even more than that. This rating needs to go even higher, I think! I do definitely would recommend this book to anyone who would appreciate not just another story, but the person behind the words of the story that's being portrayed. One thing that I love about this autobiography is that I can relate to some degree with Fannie, and this is because I am also totally blind like she was. My story is a little different, but we both became Christians in due time. There was no thing in this book that I did not like. I deeply enjoyed listening to this book the way that I chose to do so. I love this inspiring true story, where Jesus is not left out in any way in her life. Love it!!!
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Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022
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My son read this book for a class report. What an amazing story. Good read for kids, even for those of different faiths. Fanny never let her blindness overcome her. She persevered.
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Mandy E. Riddle
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth purchasing
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
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We are homeschoolers who use Tapestry of Grace and this was one of the choices to read in year 4. We read it together and my nine year old loved it!

Fanny Crosby led an interesting and full life. She makes a great role model for us all by not playing the victim and overcoming what others might consider a handicap. I enjoyed that Ms. Davis showed Fanny's struggle with her faith and grappling with that to make it her own.

If you follow any kind of Charlotte Mason plans or Charlotte Mason"isn" plan... This would be considered a living book.
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SCPOret
4.0 out of 5 stars Lending library book -
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016
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This book was purchased to share with people in our church. People are reading it and tell me it is a good book for the younger generation.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
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We absolutely love this book and have used it as family read aloud. My 8 year old song/music lover received for her birthday and devoured immediately. Well written in simple text, and great quality paperback.
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JeffnJen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021
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Our seven year old granddaughter liked this book so much she took it to school for show and tell.
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alejandra jacquez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente lectura para niños
Reviewed in Mexico on March 3, 2023
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Es muy buen libro, una biografía muy sencilla de leer para niños, con letra grande y espaciada.
Mis hijas disfrutaron mucho leerlo (y lo leyeron super rápido).
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Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2020
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Excellent small book
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