John H. Groberg, a middle class kid from Idaho Falls, crosses the Pacific to become Mormon missionary from the remote and exotic Tongan island kingdom throughout the 1950's. He leaves behind a loving family and his life, Jean's genuine love. Through letters and musings across the kilometers, John shares his humbling and sometimes hilarious adventures together with"the girl back home", along with also her letters buoy up his spirits in difficult times. John must fight to overcome suspicion, physical hardship and language barriers to deserve the Tongan people's confidence and love he's come to serve. Throughout his adventure-filled few years on the islands, he finds friends and wisdom at the most improbable places. John H. Groberg's Tongan odyssey will change his life forever.