In the Philippines, Henry Makow, 48, discovered a tropical paradise where women are still traditional and the husband is the head of the household. A Long Way to Go for a Date is Makow's candid and ironic account of his courtship and marriage to a young Filipina (shown on cover.) The book recounts his quest for love and masculine identity at a time when both are under siege in America.

Includes the essay: "In Defense of Heterosexuality"
128 pp.

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"This is a great book for anyone considering marrying a Filipina. His honesty and openness reveal much about the culture. It is a great story. The book is worth five times the price."
Joe Knapp Detroit MI

"This's just a HUGE THANK YOU from one guy to another for sharing your adventures and misadventures, do's and don'ts. Special thanks for your Epilogue."
Norm Wherrett, Seattle WA.

"I read the book in one sitting. It's haunting honesty scrapes away the false veneer of similar stories... It has helped me to avoid a lot of blood, sweat, and tears."
Kurt, Pensacola, FL

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