Ashes at Woodstock: The Ryan Darcy Journals

By Melanie S. Wolfe

Ryan, a troubled young man wrestling with inner demons, reluctantly sets out on a life-altering road trip to Bethel, NY, in an old hippie van. His mission? To fulfill his estranged grandmother's final wish and scatter her ashes at the legendary Woodstock site. But there's a catch-her will requires he takes along her old college friends and their grandchildren, turning a simple trip into a transformative journey that promises to upend Ryan's world.

Ryan's resistance gives way as he navigates the clash of generations and personalities within the cramped confines of the van while falling deeply in love with Maggie's granddaughter. With each mile, the women reveal secrets about his family, and they learn why Ryan disappeared in his teens. For him, this brings up his trauma and his need to desperately confide in someone. In the middle of the trip, it becomes evident the late Barbra Darcy had a mission to unite this group, and it wasn't just to spread her ashes--it was to save her grandson from himself.

The road to Woodstock metamorphoses into a passage toward personal redemption and the unearthing of buried truths. As the van hurtles toward its destination, it carries with it the promise of healing, understanding, and the awakening of a newfound sense of belonging for Ryan.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CP43MN25
• ISBN13: 9798870116112
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"