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3000 Miles to Eternity: A True Internet Love Story
What if two people who were meant to be together for eternity had to live their earthly lives separate for many years? And what if when they did finally meet, they were a little broken and the miles apart helped them ease into their destiny together?
Years before online dating became a respectable option, two broken and imperfect souls digitally crossed paths on their journey back to God. Join Papabear38 (Duane) and Moongoddess (Selena) as they share the emails and notes that eventually brought them together.
Unafraid to dig deep, this fascinating love story is a book you won’t be able to stop reading. From the first page, you’ll find yourself smiling, laughing, and maybe shedding a few tears as you see the hand of God in their lives. Engaging and entertaining, this book is the perfect reminder of the power of God’s love, redemption, and hope.
Years before online dating became a respectable option, two broken and imperfect souls digitally crossed paths on their journey back to God. Join Papabear38 (Duane) and Moongoddess (Selena) as they share the emails and notes that eventually brought them together.
Unafraid to dig deep, this fascinating love story is a book you won’t be able to stop reading. From the first page, you’ll find yourself smiling, laughing, and maybe shedding a few tears as you see the hand of God in their lives. Engaging and entertaining, this book is the perfect reminder of the power of God’s love, redemption, and hope.
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272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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July 14, 2015
(4.5 stars) I was intrigued by the summary for this book. Duane and Selena are two lonely souls (Duane is divorced and Selena is separated with the intention to get a divorce) who turn to the internet just to see what's out there. Selena was with a group of women and one of them had to sign up and she was the only one in a position to do it. [This made me laugh because one of my sisters found her husband through an internet dating service and, yes, the rest of my sisters and I were curious as to who exactly signs up for them, since they weren't around when most of us were single. We had lots of fun with it and she wound up marrying a great guy!]
It's amazing that Duane and Selena found each other in the first place. Duane had his settings to see the profiles of local women and she didn't live close by (he was in Virginia, she was in Alberta, Canada). Her profile showed up for him one night and it caught his attention. It was funny and he knew there was a story behind it so he couldn't resist reaching out to her. They struck up a friendship and it quickly grew from there.
I enjoyed reading their conversations and watching their friendship progress to possibly something more. I was a little surprised at the speed at which it happened, but the seriousness didn't just appear out of left field, either. I laughed plenty since Duane has a fantastic sense of humor and there were also parts that made me cry. He didn't hold anything back and was willing to put himself out there early on. Selena also has a great sense of humor. She held back a little more and dug deep in order to figure out what she wanted. They had some issues to work through and their first face to face meeting didn't go exactly how they had imagined it.
My one complaint is that there wasn't any kind of summary at the end. I know they got married but it would have been fun to know a little more about their courtship and how they decided where to live, etc. Maybe there will be more...
I received a copy of this book to review. My opinion is 100% my own.
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It's amazing that Duane and Selena found each other in the first place. Duane had his settings to see the profiles of local women and she didn't live close by (he was in Virginia, she was in Alberta, Canada). Her profile showed up for him one night and it caught his attention. It was funny and he knew there was a story behind it so he couldn't resist reaching out to her. They struck up a friendship and it quickly grew from there.
I enjoyed reading their conversations and watching their friendship progress to possibly something more. I was a little surprised at the speed at which it happened, but the seriousness didn't just appear out of left field, either. I laughed plenty since Duane has a fantastic sense of humor and there were also parts that made me cry. He didn't hold anything back and was willing to put himself out there early on. Selena also has a great sense of humor. She held back a little more and dug deep in order to figure out what she wanted. They had some issues to work through and their first face to face meeting didn't go exactly how they had imagined it.
My one complaint is that there wasn't any kind of summary at the end. I know they got married but it would have been fun to know a little more about their courtship and how they decided where to live, etc. Maybe there will be more...
I received a copy of this book to review. My opinion is 100% my own.
Mel's Shelves
June 30, 2015
WHY haven't you read this yet?!?!?! Yes those are Yelly letters. I LOVE this book!
I am always in awe of the ways God is mindful of each of us. This wonderful book is just another testament of his love.
What God has ordained men can't separate. How should one go about shopping for a spouse when your not sure if you ever want to marry again? Well find a charming comedic honest man just a little over 3,000 miles away. Better yet put him in the hot seat (since he’s willing) and have him help you dispel your fears about men while your at it.
They both start open honest in there questions and experiences not knowing they are building a great friend ship and a beautiful love story. With funny flirty bantering and heart wrenching truths being shared by both they come to find there is yet another chapter of their lives to explore.
While reading this book I was so impressed with the way both of the narratives were at the same places in their lives spiritually and emotional yet very far apart geographically.
I felt like I was being educated too. I’m married have been for years, but I needed to hear what “Papa Bear” had to say…about everything. Its nice too hear what a men really think about having an Eternal companion. I was so impressed he never held back even if it wasn’t always painting a pretty picture about who he was, is, going to be. Straight forward about his short comings yet hopeful about how to do things different this time around. Yet “Moongoddess" was able to ask the things some of us ladies (well maybe just me) think about, but feel like we might be throwing up man hater flags all over the place or being over critical if we asked or said them. Who knew online dating could be so refreshing…What a thing to be that honest!!!
I was stuck thinking how can I be this way with my husband? How many more happy days we could have spent together if we had been this way from the begging too. Food for thought…I’m so happy that they finally figured out that what they had been doing was building a relationship to last the Eternities.
I am always in awe of the ways God is mindful of each of us. This wonderful book is just another testament of his love.
What God has ordained men can't separate. How should one go about shopping for a spouse when your not sure if you ever want to marry again? Well find a charming comedic honest man just a little over 3,000 miles away. Better yet put him in the hot seat (since he’s willing) and have him help you dispel your fears about men while your at it.
They both start open honest in there questions and experiences not knowing they are building a great friend ship and a beautiful love story. With funny flirty bantering and heart wrenching truths being shared by both they come to find there is yet another chapter of their lives to explore.
While reading this book I was so impressed with the way both of the narratives were at the same places in their lives spiritually and emotional yet very far apart geographically.
I felt like I was being educated too. I’m married have been for years, but I needed to hear what “Papa Bear” had to say…about everything. Its nice too hear what a men really think about having an Eternal companion. I was so impressed he never held back even if it wasn’t always painting a pretty picture about who he was, is, going to be. Straight forward about his short comings yet hopeful about how to do things different this time around. Yet “Moongoddess" was able to ask the things some of us ladies (well maybe just me) think about, but feel like we might be throwing up man hater flags all over the place or being over critical if we asked or said them. Who knew online dating could be so refreshing…What a thing to be that honest!!!
I was stuck thinking how can I be this way with my husband? How many more happy days we could have spent together if we had been this way from the begging too. Food for thought…I’m so happy that they finally figured out that what they had been doing was building a relationship to last the Eternities.
July 17, 2015
As a divorced woman I've contemplated jumping into the Internet dating scene, but I've not done it yet. After reading this book, maybe, just maybe, I'll give it a shot. It truly speaks to the hopes and fears of single/divorced people that are looking for love, but may be hesitant because of not wanting to get hurt again.
I do want to say, this is not a dating "How-To" book at all. This book is a look at two people who go through so much soul searching as they befriend each other almost 3,000 miles apart. They have both been through their own kind of hell and are tired of it all. They are single parents trying to do their best. I enjoyed reading about their friendship that did eventually end up in love, but it took some time. There was a lot of purging of the souls, and taking some good hard look at themselves and how they view life.
This book made me think long and hard about my own life. I think it will make other readers do the same, whether divorced or if you've been married for 30 years. This book will show lessons of having faith and hope in your life, as well as forgiving others and yourself. It's entertaining and reads like a novel with the journal excerpts and emails. It's based on the life of LDS people, but I think anyone of any faith will enjoy reading this.
I do want to say, this is not a dating "How-To" book at all. This book is a look at two people who go through so much soul searching as they befriend each other almost 3,000 miles apart. They have both been through their own kind of hell and are tired of it all. They are single parents trying to do their best. I enjoyed reading about their friendship that did eventually end up in love, but it took some time. There was a lot of purging of the souls, and taking some good hard look at themselves and how they view life.
This book made me think long and hard about my own life. I think it will make other readers do the same, whether divorced or if you've been married for 30 years. This book will show lessons of having faith and hope in your life, as well as forgiving others and yourself. It's entertaining and reads like a novel with the journal excerpts and emails. It's based on the life of LDS people, but I think anyone of any faith will enjoy reading this.
June 22, 2015
Life did not turn out as expected for either Duane or Selena. After a messy divorce and on almost a dare Selena signs up for a singles dating site. She signs up stating it is just for an experiment to be able to find out more about the male species. Duane, intrigued by her profile and feeling pretty safe, as they are 3,000 miles away begins corresponding with Selena, leading them on a journey neither would ever expect.
This true life story, takes place before on-line dating was a respectable option. This story is told through their actual e-mails and journal entries from this time in their life. Even though you know the outcome of the story (they end up together), it was still fascinating and fun to read to see how it all works out in the end.
It did take me several chapters to really get into the story and then the end felt a little rushed and almost unsatisfying. I felt like I wanted more details of their journey to how actually ended up getting married.
The couple is LDS and the book does seem to be intended for an LDS audience, however I believe anyone could appreciate their journey.
This true life story, takes place before on-line dating was a respectable option. This story is told through their actual e-mails and journal entries from this time in their life. Even though you know the outcome of the story (they end up together), it was still fascinating and fun to read to see how it all works out in the end.
It did take me several chapters to really get into the story and then the end felt a little rushed and almost unsatisfying. I felt like I wanted more details of their journey to how actually ended up getting married.
The couple is LDS and the book does seem to be intended for an LDS audience, however I believe anyone could appreciate their journey.
September 10, 2016
I loved my friend, Mallory's, dad's book. It was a cute love story with some incredible insights into life, love, and the gospel. There were some really cool lessons wrapped up in there , prayer and aligning our will with God's, hope, forgiveness, vulnerability, and love. Questions they asked are questions many of us have wondered. There is depth, humor, and you root for it all to work out in the end. It reminded me of meeting my husband online. :)
March 7, 2016
Excellent read! A story that is easy to relate to with all of the hardships, joys, disappointments, and love of real life. Their conversations flow so effortlessly that it's hard to stop reading, and even harder waiting for Part II!
May 2, 2016
I loved this book! full of wisdom about relationships. I wish there was a part two to continue the story.
June 23, 2020
I found this book about a couple who meets on a dating website entertaining and interesting and even deeply spiritual at some points. They were very open with each other about their pasts and what they wished for the future. It is a true story about them using their emails and journal entries to tell the story.
I would have liked to have learned a little more about what happened after the last journal entry.
I would have liked to have learned a little more about what happened after the last journal entry.
July 22, 2019
It was a great love story but they forgot to write an ending, so disappointing. It ended with an awkward canoe ride after months of great conversation ?
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