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I'm late at this again - but I didn't forget! :-p I'm a part of a little book club group that tries to meet once a month to talk about favorite books and media. Last month this was one of the books I shared and wanted to talk about. And I find it interesting because it's connected to my grandfather.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/book-review-gifts-of-the-crow-by-john-marzluff-and-tony-angell/
This was a book I bought a few years ago while down in Columbus during covid. I went with my ex because we originally had planned a trip out of state but couldn't do that anymore with the pandemic so we did a trip a few hours away and while in Columbus went to a bookstore where I picked up a few books, this one being one of them. And I read it quickly after I bought it. I heard of this book before, so I was glad when I found it.
What I enjoyed best was the different stories from it. All over the world they discussed different stories of crows and their interactions with each other - with us. How intelligent they are, making tools to use, how they communicate with each other, how they know the difference with us humans. It was an eye opener of a book. I always knew they were smart creatures but to dive deeper into the subject and learn more just made me happy. It took my mind off of a difficult part in my life, gave me something new to think about and appreciate. I remember a time when I took my lunch break and sat outside at a playground reading this book with the thought that I might see a crow any moment since I was just outside reading away. I don't remember seeing one. But just being outside with this book is a nice peaceful memory. If anyone is interested in birds in general I recommend this book!
An finally - the way this book is connected to my grandfather - Raymond Slaby - is because he talked about wanting to come back as a crow after he passed away. He loved birds and who knows, maybe crows were his favorite? I have some funny stories to share about him and this topic but I'm not sure I'll share in this post. But whenever I see a crow, raven or similar bird I think of grandfather and smile to myself.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/book-review-gifts-of-the-crow-by-john-marzluff-and-tony-angell/
This was a book I bought a few years ago while down in Columbus during covid. I went with my ex because we originally had planned a trip out of state but couldn't do that anymore with the pandemic so we did a trip a few hours away and while in Columbus went to a bookstore where I picked up a few books, this one being one of them. And I read it quickly after I bought it. I heard of this book before, so I was glad when I found it.
What I enjoyed best was the different stories from it. All over the world they discussed different stories of crows and their interactions with each other - with us. How intelligent they are, making tools to use, how they communicate with each other, how they know the difference with us humans. It was an eye opener of a book. I always knew they were smart creatures but to dive deeper into the subject and learn more just made me happy. It took my mind off of a difficult part in my life, gave me something new to think about and appreciate. I remember a time when I took my lunch break and sat outside at a playground reading this book with the thought that I might see a crow any moment since I was just outside reading away. I don't remember seeing one. But just being outside with this book is a nice peaceful memory. If anyone is interested in birds in general I recommend this book!
An finally - the way this book is connected to my grandfather - Raymond Slaby - is because he talked about wanting to come back as a crow after he passed away. He loved birds and who knows, maybe crows were his favorite? I have some funny stories to share about him and this topic but I'm not sure I'll share in this post. But whenever I see a crow, raven or similar bird I think of grandfather and smile to myself.
