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Fanny Crosby's Life Story is a memoir written by Fanny Crosby herself and published in 1903. Fanny Crosby was a prolific hymn writer and one of the most famous and influential figures in American Christian music. In this book, she shares her life story, from her childhood in rural New York to her years as a successful songwriter and performer. She discusses her experiences with blindness, which she suffered from since infancy, and how she was able to overcome her disability to become one of the most beloved hymn writers of her time. Crosby also shares her insights and reflections on faith, spirituality, and the power of music to inspire and uplift the human spirit. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important figures in American Christian music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.