# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BOOK TALK: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join The Study for an inspiring evening with author, veterinarian, and conservationist Brad Ryan, whose remarkable story of reconciliation and adventure has touched millions around the world.When Brad invited his 85-year-old grandmother, Joy, to see her first mountain, he hoped the trip might begin to heal a relationship that had been strained for years. What started as a single journey became an extraordinary seven-year adventure to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks together. Along the way, Brad and Grandma Joy not only experienced some of America's most breathtaking landscapes but also discovered the healing power of forgiveness, resilience, and shared purpose.In this engaging book talk, Brad will share stories from his memoir, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time, reflecting on family, aging, mental health, and the transformative role that nature can play in our lives. More than a travel memoir, the book is a moving testament to the idea that it's never too late to reconnect, rediscover wonder, or begin a new chapter.Following the presentation, Fargo Mayor Josh Boschee will moderate a live audience Q&A, inviting attendees to explore themes of family, personal growth, conservation, and the journeys—both physical and emotional—that shape who we become.Brad Ryan is a veterinarian, wildlife conservationist, writer, speaker, and advocate for mental health, public lands, and outdoor inclusion. Through his writing and public presentations, he encourages people to embrace curiosity, reconnect with loved ones, and find healing through nature and shared experiences.Whether you're passionate about the outdoors, inspired by stories of family and resilience, or simply looking for an evening of meaningful conversation, this event offers an uplifting reminder that life's greatest adventures often begin with a single invitation.This event is presented by The Study in partnership with the Fargo Public Library and Overbooked.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fargo/book-talk-grandma-joy-and-me-a-journey-of-healing-one-national-park-at-a-time/80002706910896
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fargo
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fargo Public Library - Main Library
- **lat**: 46.8771858215332
- **long**: -96.78980255126953
- **full address**: Fargo Public Library - Main Library, 101 4th Street North, Fargo, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: BOOK TALK: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a91b8da2f572.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BOOK TALK: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time being held?
  - **A:** BOOK TALK: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time takes place on Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Fargo Public Library - Main Library, 101 4th Street North, Fargo, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BOOK TALK: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time?
  - **A:** BOOK TALK: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time is organized by The Study.

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