A Head Start: A How to Guide for Becoming a Better Son, a Better Young Man, a Better Individual

A Head Start was written for African American males being raised by single mothers. This book was written by Cederick Tardy II after he and his mother overcame years of struggling to understand each other and work together. The content in this book is real and relevant and will help any young man (ages 7-18) learn many of the lessons his absent father will not be able to teach him.

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. He has dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of young men just like you.