This book is dedicated with love and gratitude
To my son, Tai, let this book stand as a testament that you can do anything you set your mind to, whenever you’re ready to do it.
To my wife, Sonya, who always has my back, front, and sides and keeps my feet on the ground. Without all of your sacrifice, encouragement, and faith I would have never even started, let alone completed, this project.
And to my elementary teachers Ms. Fletcher and Ms. Klein, who many years ago told a skinny little Black kid from Baltimore that he could write … and he believed them. Your faith in me gave me faith in myself and the heart to help others discover and nurture their own talents against the odds. I’m forever grateful to you both.
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