Grandma Joy and Me

Name: Grandma Joy and Me
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ISBN: 9781923670105

A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

Brad Ryan

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Text Publishing Company
30 June 2026

Memoirs; Travel & holiday; Travel writing

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 park became a classroom, teaching them profound lessons about nature, resilience, and each other.

Grandma Joy and Me follows an adventure of intergenerational healing. An emotionally charged exploration of love, forgiveness, and resilience, it describes a unique bond between a young man and his ninety-year-old grandmother – the oldest person to visit every US National Park.

More than just any travel tale, Grandma Joy and Me is a testament to what makes us human.

By: Brad Ryan
Imprint: Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781923670105
ISBN 10: 1923670107
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 30 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.