Arts & Theatre

Trident Author Series: Brad Ryan - Grandma Joy and Me A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

When

August 18 @ 6:30PM

Where

Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St

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 othe