Julius Clark Jones Releases Da Reputable Vol. 3: Tears Still Invincible eBook
Da Reputable Vol. 3: Tears Still Invincible eBook by Julius Clark Jones (often titled Da Rep Ute Able) is an autobiographical memoir detailing the author's survival and transformation after growing up in the West Side 30's Fruit Town Brim street gang in Jersey City, New Jersey.
What the eBook is about
The memoir traces Jones' life from selling drugs as a child to support his struggling mother, to his deep involvement in gang violence. He covers his arrests by federal task forces, facing severe murder charges, and serving time in both state and federal prisons.
The core of the book highlights his redemption: how he turned his life around while incarcerated, found his faith, and took business classes. Following his release, he dedicated his life to public speaking, doing gang intervention and violence prevention work in schools and community centers. The overarching message is one of overcoming betrayal, relying on faith, and rising above a traumatic past.
What readers are saying
Feedback from readers and reviewers highlights the book's intense, gritty realism and powerful message of hope:
Inspirational and moving: Many readers praise Jones for his raw honesty regarding the mistakes of his past and his willingness to use his life story to help at-risk youth.
Beacon of hope: In community and early reviews, readers have described the author as a "beacon of light," thanking him for giving back to the community and breaking generational cycles.
Real-world impact: The emotional weight of his narrative – particularly the pain of watching his children grow up from behind bars – resonates deeply with readers who appreciate true stories of transformation.
Major retail eBook platforms
Barnes & Noble NOOK: Available for direct purchase as a digital NOOK book on Barnes & Noble.
Casa del Libro: You can purchase and download the digital eBook directly from Spain's premier bookstore chain via the Casa del Libro store.
Apple Books: Sold directly through the Apple bookstore for iOS and Mac users.
Google Play Books: Accessible on Android devices and for web reading via the Google Play store.
Kobo: Available on the Rakuten Kobo store for Kobo readers and apps.
Smashwords Store: Available as a Digital Rights Management (DRM)-free download in multiple formats directly via Smashwords.
Digital subscription services
Everand: Included in its monthly reading subscription catalog, formerly Scribd.
Scribd: Available for discovery and community sharing on its document platform.
Kobo Plus: Included in select regional subscription pools for unlimited reading.
Library eBook networks and platforms
Gardners (Askews & Holts/VLeBooks): Fully distributed to international library networks, schools, and university catalogs through Gardners' digital ecosystem.
OverDrive/Libby: Available for public libraries to purchase for their local digital lending collections.
Hoopla Digital: Accessible to library cardholders instantly if their local library system subscribes to the platform's pay-per-circulation model.
Baker & Taylor (Boundless): Distributed through Axis 360/Boundless systems for schools and public libraries.
Palace Marketplace: Available to libraries using the open access Palace Project app.
Vivlio: Distributed to major European digital library systems and French language retail partners.
