For most of my life, I lived inside a contradiction: the world saw a small-time street dealer from Richmond, California, but inside, a quieter voice insisted, I’m better than this. I didn’t know how to prove it yet. I just knew I had to.
This book tells the story of what happened when I finally stopped running and started building.
It spans four decades, from the streets that raised me to a life I never thought I’d be trusted to live. From sleeping in a ’77 Chevy Nova and hiding in my sister’s garage, to standing in rooms where executives wrote down my ideas. From checking into Delancey Street in May 1987, to being kicked out and walking 83 miles over six days just for the chance to come back and try again.
Along the way, I wore many identities: hustler, student, bus driver, OSHA inspector, salesman, counselor, principal, director. I learned accountability in the same place I learned shame. I found humor in the middle of consequences, and pride in places where regret used to live. I stood on the same corner where I once dealt drugs and told the truth about my life—with no escape hatch—and for the first time, my voice belonged to me.
This is a story about pressure—internal and external. About being the only Black man in a classroom and feeling like both an outsider and a representative. About almost being defined by a record, a past, a system that measures who you were instead of who you’re becoming.
But more than anything, it’s about transformation.
I changed what I believed was possible. I went from taking from my community to giving everything back to it. From hiding my story to using it as proof of my value. From surviving to showing others how to rebuild.
This isn’t a story about redemption as an ending. It’s about redemption as a practice.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you… If you’ve ever felt the pull to become more but didn’t know where to start, this book is your reminder:
Your story isn’t the thing that holds you back.
It’s the thing you build with.
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Kim Jones is a dynamic leader, author, and advocate dedicated to empowering individuals and transforming communities through education, leadership development, and personal growth. With a strong foundation in workforce development and adult education, Kim has spent years helping others unlock their potential, overcome barriers, and achieve sustainable success in both their personal and professional lives.Known for a results-driven yet compassionate approach, Kim specializes in developing innovative programs that bridge the gap between education and opportunity. His work focuses on uplifting underserved populations, equipping educators and professionals with practical leadership tools, and creating pathways to economic mobility.As an author, Kim brings authenticity and inspiration to the page. His latest book, This Ain't Over Yet: A True Story of Addiction, Accountability, and the Long Road to Redemption, is a powerful and transparent reflection of resilience, faith, and transformation. Through deeply personal storytelling, Kim shares a journey of overcoming adversity, reclaiming purpose, and discovering that setbacks are not the end-but often the beginning of something greater.Kim Jones continues to inspire audiences as a speaker, mentor, and visionary leader, reminding others that no matter the challenges they face, their story is still being written-and it ain't over yet.
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