Blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) did not use Braille but constructed songs in her head, then dictated the completed work. With her hands free, she said she composed while holding this.
- A squeeze ball
- A little book
- Her purse
- Rosary beads
Blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) did not use Braille but constructed songs in her head, then dictated the completed work. With her hands free, she said she composed while holding this.
A little book. Holding the book also helped her to remember. In her autobiography, Crosby does not give a reason why this gave her inspiration. She also does not name the book.
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