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A Head Start is a virtual-mentoring tool for young men being raised by single mothers. The book teaches young men to respect authority, their mother and education. At the same time, it helps young men to see their teen years as an opportune time and not to waste their time. It is written in a way young men can relate to.
A product of a single mother household and raised in Houston, TX, Tardy found life without a father figure in the home and a mother busy at work to be a trap for the unattended naive. By the age of 13, Tardy had fallen prey to drugs, alcohol, vandalism and arrests. During his teen years, Tardy had been arrested five times, run away to Louisiana to fulfill his dream of being a dope dealer, and had attempted suicide.
In 2003, Tardy joined the U.S. Navy. There he learned discipline and order, and to respect authority, education and life in general. During his enlistment period, he started college, and began writing and mentoring young men. In 2007, he earned an honorable discharge, published "The Connection Series" and graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in finance.
Tardy blames none of his mistakes on his parents, but he believes had they known what growing up without a father in the home was going to do to him mentally, emotionally and spiritually, they would have made different choices.
He does attribute his turnaround to discovering who he is in Christ.
Tardy has devoted his young life to telling his story and providing single mothers and their son's a roadmap through the teenage years. Nearly 80 percent of incarcerated men are sons of single mothers. Cederick hopes to lower that statistic.
Tardy has received many testimonies regarding "The Connection Series." Several follow:
"WOW... I am so excited about buying your books. I think that my son and I will read them together. Sometimes it gets lonely out here in the single mom world, but with brothers like you, it inspires me to keep on keepin' on." Carolyn (Virginia)
"You have inspired me to be my best and educated me on what it takes to have a better life. This book, "A Head Start," is flawlessly the best book for the male of today." Timothy (Texas)
"An extraordinary book! One-of-a-kind! You won't find it anywhere. A must-read for pastors, teachers and every single parent." Dr. Alvin Augustus Jones, The Paradise Radio Network, WCBQ-WHNC-AM
Tardy wants to make a difference in lives and communities. He has begun taking his message to schools and colleges, youth camps, correctional facilities, churches and faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations and seminars and workshops large and small. He speaks to youths as well as adults on the tools desperately needed to lead, teach and motivate young men.
To book Tardy for speaking engagements or press interviews, please visit www.ctardyenterprises.com, call 281.235.9600 or e-mail cederick@ctardyenterprises.com. A media kit, recent events, photos and information also are available on the Web site. "The Connection Series" may be ordered on the Web site or through www.amazon.com ("The Big Payback" - ISBN: 978-0-9792301-0-3, U.S. $15 and "A Head Start" - ISBN: 978-0-9792301-1-0, U.S. $15).
About Cederick W. Tardy II:
Tardy is president of Cederick Tardy Enterprises, a Houston-based publishing company focused on the preservation of youths, families and community. Tardy is a member of New Light Christian Center Church in Houston, Texas. Since May 2007, Tardy has been featured on radio programs KAYT 88.1-FM in Jena, LA; KMJQ-102.1 FM, KROI 92.1-FM, and KPFT 90.1-AM in Houston, TX; the Paradise Radio Network WCBQ-AM 1340, WHNC-AM 890; WGFT-AM 1330 in Campbell, OH; television program DayStar, and in print publications in Houston, TX such as The Houston Chronicle, Minority Executive Report, FaVor Magazine and in Stork Magazine of New York City, NY.
CONTACT:
Margo Williams Handy
281-213-9554
832-492-2407
margo@mwhpublicrelations.com
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