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Meet the Author Book Signing

"Grandma Joy and Me" by Brad Ryan

2026-06-12 16:00:00 2026-06-12 18:00:00 America/New_York Meet the Author Book Signing Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library - Duncan Falls Meeting Room, General Library

Friday, June 12
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-12 16:00:00 2026-06-12 18:00:00 America/New_York Meet the Author Book Signing Join Duncan Falls native Grandma Joy and Brad Ryan for a special book signing of Brad's new book "Grandma Joy and Me" about their seven-year journey to visit every US National Park. Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library - Duncan Falls Meeting Room, General Library

Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library

Duncan Falls Meeting Room, General Library

Join Duncan Falls native Grandma Joy and Brad Ryan for a special book signing of Brad's new book "Grandma Joy and Me" about their seven-year journey to visit every US National Park.

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Visit |

Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library

Phone: 740.674.7100

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