At fifteen, Bubby Welter is forced to grow up amid circumstances beyond his control. His mother Carrie’s mental breakdown disrupts their family life, leaving emotional distance where connection once existed. As Carrie withdraws, Bubby is left to face the consequences alone.

Embarrassment, strained friendships, and the fallout of poor choices shape his days. With frustration mounting, Bubby begins searching for the father he has never known, hoping to make sense of the gaps in his life.

Take a Look at Me Now captures a period of emotional suspension, where both mother and son remain stuck in their own struggles. It is a coming-of-age novel about absence, uncertainty, and the fragile bonds that define family.

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