LaCrae James is 19 years old, head strong and talented. She dreams of becoming a top dancer and will stop at nothing to make it happen. After meeting a man who promises to make her dreams come true, LaCrae decides to take the chance of a lifetime. She rebels against her mother and heads to New York City.

When Mae Dupuy’s granddaughter shows up unannounced on the steps of her brownstone in Harlem, Mae opens her home to her. Mae knows all too well the price a young, ambitious girl like LaCrae could pay if she makes the wrong decisions in the tough streets of an unforgiving city.

As LaCrae realizes that she’s stepped into a world that requires far more than she bargained for, Mae shares her own tale of joyful love and unimaginable pain, hoping her journey steers LaCrae back onto the right path.

Through Grandma’s Eyes tells a story that spans generations. This heart-wrenching, triumphant novel weaves together the past and present through a vivid cast of characters, and reminds us all of the enduring power of love and family.

Sometimes in order to move forward, we need to look back.