Dinner with a Perfect Stranger

An Invitation Worth Considering

By: David Gregory

Narrated by: Jeff Woodman

Length: 1 hr and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

You are Invited to a Dinner with Jesus of Nazareth

The mysterious envelope arrives on Nick Cominsky’s desk amid a stack of credit card applications and business-related junk mail. Although his seventy-hour workweek has already eaten into his limited family time, Nick can’t pass up the opportunity to see what kind of plot his colleagues have hatched.

The normally confident, cynical Nick soon finds himself thrown off-balance, drawn into an intriguing conversation with a baffling man who appears to be more than comfortable discussing everything from world religions to the existence of heaven and hell. And this man who calls himself Jesus also seems to know a disturbing amount about Nick’s personal life.…

"You’re bored, Nick. You were made for more than this. You’re worried about God stealing your fun, but you’ve got it backwards.… There’s no adventure like being joined to the Creator of the universe." He leaned back off the table. "And your first mission would be to let him guide you out of the mess you’re in at work."

As the evening progresses, their conversation touches on life, God, meaning, pain, faith, and doubt–and it seems that having Dinner with a Perfect Stranger may change Nick’s life forever.

©2005 David Gregory Smith (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Here’s a wonderful feast for the mind and soul! Pull up a chair and eavesdrop on this provocative conversation. If you’re like me, you’ll hear questions that match your own—and answers that can change your life." — Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, and The Case for a Creator

“There's just one thing people need in order to live a happy, abundant life: to be convinced that God loves them. Want to be convinced? Read Dinner With a Perfect Stranger. The author deftly anticipates and answers every question. I predict this little book will become a classic--one of a handful of modern books (like Mere Christianity) that people read to kindle or rekindle faith. All of the "business" surrounding the dinner is done so well it reminds me of Babette's Feast--simple, earthly details that profoundly convey spiritual reality. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is truly a wonderful book that makes me feel I've just heard the gospel for the very first time.” — Mike Mason, author of The Mystery of Marriage, Champagne for the Soul, and Practicing the Presence of People

“The choice is yours: Enjoy a delicious meal of, say, veal fantarella with grilled vegetables. Or spend a quiet hour reading David Gregory’s book. You may find an altogether different sort of hunger has been sated by the final page. Brilliant in its simplicity, fearless in its presentation of the truth, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is one invitation you'll want to RSVP.” – Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of the Bad Girls of the Bible series

What an interesting way to understand God

Listened straight through. Earlier in the day I watched the movie based on this book and I wanted to hear the original dialogue. Well worth it.

great book

This is a great listen that I believe transcends religion and inspires thought. I will listen to it again and again.

My house is always open to strangers.

This book answers many questions for unbelievers. I gave it to my son to listen to. I pray it softens his heart. Thank you for this book.

Not religious, but good fiction

This book is a great fiction. It did however answer a few questions for me, and that alone made this book at lease two stars. The book is a good book not filled with killing, cursing and other immorality that many others contain.

Thought provoking

This book is written to give the reader insight into themselves.
Very well written. You feel like you are there having dinner with “the perfect stranger”.
It tares away any pretenses you might have about Christianity.
Like I said very thought provoking. Enjoyed. Be sure to checkout the movie versions, they are great too.

Enlightening and Entertaining!

Loved this book and the narration was excellent. I highly recommend this audible book !

intriguing

what a creative writer! it's a short listen but I can truly imagine the whole thing

Saw the movie - Had to read this book.

A great way to get a clear understanding of the basic principle of Christianity. Many things were discussed during the dinner that I had either not heard before, or didn't understand. Splendid read.

Life changing

I read the book during a recemt hospitlal stay. Gave me so much to think about Listeened to it in short bursts then thought about it and journaled. gave me so much to think about questions I have often wondered about. .

Wow

Wow

A book that is thought provoking! A great listen! I really enjoyed this simple uncomplicated conversation with Jesus.