The Big Payback: Single Mother's Guide for Raising Young Men (Connection)

Cederick Tardy, writing from his own personal experiences as a son who brought a world of grief to his over-matched, though well intentioned mother, delivers an intimate, yet objective and authoritative, book of advice aimed at helping other women and their sons to anticipate and avoid negative outcomes in their relationships. Tardy is brutally honest about just how far out of hand he got, including self-destructive forays into substance abuse, drug dealing and violence (including a suicide attempt), even as his mother took steps after her divorce from Tardy's father aimed at improving their quality of life. Thankfully, by the grace of God, Tardy survived to tell the tale--but too many young men don't, winding up emotionally, spiritually and even physically destroyed.

Tardy is president of Cederick Tardy Enterprises, a community empowerment and publishing company focused on the preservation of youths, families and community. A college senior, he is a sought-after national speaker on subjects affecting youths and family. Tardy proudly served the U.S. Navy and earned an Honorable Discharge in January 2007.

Cederick W. Tardy is the author of The Big Payback and A Head Start. After living a life of drugs, sex, crime and pain, Cederick underwent an amazing transformation in his thinking and living. Through faith, trials, self-evaluation, and travel, he has truly developed as a young man. Cederick served in the United States Navy, attended college, operates Cederick Tardy Enterprises, and is currently writing a book titled: What Father's Should be Telling Their Daughters. Cederick has devoted his life to serving as a beacon to those battling the single mother struggle.