Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time by Ryan, Brad
Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time by Ryan, Brad

Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

A heartrending, transformative true story following Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan as they embark on...
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Author: Brad Ryan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time by Ryan, Brad

Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

$34.80
Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time by Ryan, Brad

Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

$34.80
Author: Brad Ryan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
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: 06/16/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781668099261


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/11/2026

About the Author
Brad Ryan is a veterinarian, wildlife conservationist, social media influencer, and writer from southeastern Ohio. He earned his BA from Miami University in Ohio, an MSc in mammalian biology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and a DVM/MPH combined degree from The Ohio State University, specializing in wildlife medicine and veterinary public health. For Brad, storytelling is a vehicle for healing--rooted in empathy, inspired by nature, and driven by a desire to help others feel seen and connected. As a keynote speaker, he champions LGBTQ+ inclusion in the outdoors, eliminating stigma around mental health, and the protection of wildlife and public lands. Follow him on Instagram @GrandmaJoysRoadTrip and @DoctorBradRyan.
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