Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time -- Brad Ryan, Hardcover
A heartrending, transformative true story following Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan as they embark on a seven-year journey to visit every US National Park. Raised in Appalachia, Grandma Joy lived a life shaped by constraints and hardships, while Brad grappled with the weight of family rifts and unresolved pain. Together, they embarked on a quest not only to witness the majesty of America's wild landscapes but also to heal generations of struggles and misunderstandings. Over seven years, they sought to visit all sixty-three US National Parks. From the towering peaks of Denali to the otherworldly beauty of the Everglades, each park became a classroom, teaching them profound lessons about nature, resilience, and each other. Grandma Joy and Me follows a seven-year adventure of intergenerational healing, wherein a grandmother and grandson find themselves released from the injustices--real and imagined--that had long held them hostage. An emotionally charged exploration of love, forgiveness, and resilience, this unique bond between a young man and his ninety-three-year-old grandmother--the oldest person to visit every US National Park--is more than just any travel tale; it is a testament to what makes us deeply human.
Author: Brad Ryan
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 6/16/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15 lbs
Size: 9.1" H x 6" L x 1.5" W
ISBN: 9781668099261
