John H. Groberg, a middle class kid from Idaho Falls, crosses the Pacific becoming Mormon missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan island kingdom throughout the 1950's. He leaves behind a loving family and his own lifetime, Jean's genuine love. Through letters and musings across the kilometers, John shares his humbling and at times hilarious adventures with"your ex back ", and also her letters buoy up his spirits occasionally. John must struggle to overcome language barriers, physical hardship and also suspicion to earn the Tongan people's trust and love he has come to serve. He also discovers friends and wisdom in the most unlikely places. John H. Groberg's Tongan odyssey will change his life forever.