Never Too Late

Amber Portwood · Beth Roeser

Aug 2014 · Post Hill Press

About this ebook

When Amber Portwood debuted on MTV’s hit reality series 16 & Pregnant, no one could have predicted that the teenager from Anderson, Indiana with the dry sense of humor would go on to become one of the most controversial young celebrities in reality TV history. But soon after the Amber stepped into the public eye, her life spiraled into chaos. 

From her struggles with anxiety, depression and addiction to her brutal onscreen fights with her boyfriend, Amber seemed a troubled young woman destined to destroy herself. And that was all before she shocked everyone by sending herself to prison for seventeen months!

But behind Amber Portwood’s shocking behavior is a story the cameras never captured. It’s a story of hardship and hope, of relationships torn apart by tragedy and addiction and put back together with strength, love and determination. After years of losing herself in a daze of sex, drugs and depression, Amber made the decision to stand up and do whatever it took to save her life, her family, and herself. 

With her trademark honesty and dry sense of humor, Amber tells the real story of how she learned to deal with the demons that nearly destroyed her. Never Too Late sends a powerful message that no matter how far down a person might fall, it’s never too late to get back up and change the future. 

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed learning more about Amber's story and hearing about her journey and that leading to recovery. Very inspiring. I will say though that it's not super well written, and the editor should be fired because I found at least 8 super obvious typos. Over all though it was worth the read, just a bit tedious at times.

I read this book without seeing much of the show 'Teen Mom', and I feel like certain instances Amber refers to would have made more sense if I had; however, I thought Amber gave an honest and realistic portrayal of her addiction. It was well-written. I admire her for putting her very personal struggles on paper for all the world to see. Good book! I read it in one sitting.

This was an absolutely AMAZING book! I can relate to her in many aspects and I have such compassion for her and the way she has turned her like from nothing into something so incredibly beautiful. I recommend this book to anyone who struggles with addiction or who simply doesn't think or feel like they have a purpose. Everyone has a purpose and EVERYONE can make positive change. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!!!!

About the author

 Amber Portwood is a larger than life personality, famous for her shocking behavior on the MTV reality shows, 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom. Her most challenging moments in life were caught on TV, which included partying, drugs, legal battles, and ended with a seventeen month sentence in prison; but Amber found the strength to save her life, rekindle her relationship with her family, and reinvent herself. After a controversial stint in prison, Amber has been rehabilitated and is focused on being a great mom, going to college and building her career around helping others with substance dependencies. She lives in Anderson, Indiana, close to her daughter Leah.