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851: Try a Little Tenderness

This American Life

CHAPTER

Grudges and Reconciliation with Crows

This chapter narrates a nature lover's amusing yet anxiety-inducing experience with a vengeful crow after he cut down a tree. It explores the intelligence of crows, their ability to hold grudges, and the humorous lengths the narrator goes to in seeking forgiveness from the bird. Through food offerings and attempted disguises, the chapter highlights the importance of understanding and reconciliation in unexpected relationships.

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