Simon & Schuster Grandma Joy and Me
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Grandma Joy and Me is the story of a grandson and grandmother's journey to visit every U.S. National Park. It's more than just any travel tale; it is a testament to what makes us deeply human.
- Grandma Joy and Me tells the true story of Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan as they embark on a journey to visit every U.S. National Park
- Together, they embark on a quest not only to witness the majesty of America's wild landscapes but also to heal generations of struggles and misunderstandings
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A heartrending, transformative true story following Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan as they embark on a 7-year journey to visit every U.S. 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 7 years, they sought to visit all 63 U.S. 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 7-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 93-year-old grandmother—the oldest person to visit every U.S. National Park—is more than just any travel tale; it is a testament to what makes us deeply human.
View all Simon & Schuster Non-Fictional AdventuresA heartrending, transformative true story following Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan as they embark on a 7-year journey to visit every U.S. 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 7 years, they sought to visit all 63 U.S. 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 7-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 93-year-old grandmother—the oldest person to visit every U.S. National Park—is more than just any travel tale; it is a testament to what makes us deeply human.
| Best Use | Casual |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches |
| Author(s) | Brad Ryan |
| Number of Pages | 336 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9781668099261 |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
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