Grandma Joy and Me
A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time
$31.87
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2026
Summary
Raised in Appalachia, Grandma Joy lived a life shaped by constraints and hardships, while her grandson 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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923670105 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1923670107 |
| Author: | Brad Ryan |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 452g |
| Dimensions: | 35mm x 235mm x 155mm |
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About The Author
Brad Ryan
Brad Ryan is a veterinarian, wildlife conservationist, social media influencer, mental health advocate, and writer from southeastern Ohio. He earned his BA from Miami University, an MSc in mammalian biology from the University of Pretoria, and both a DVM and MPH from The Ohio State University, specialising 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.
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