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.
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"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."
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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.
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"This book is very different but I finished it in about 1 hour and some change. Very moving and spiritual. Very good read. The author gave some possible answers as to what Jesus might really say when askes. The one that touched me the most is loving your child no matter what. Made my eyes water."
— Rochelle (5 out of 5 stars)
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 CreatorThere'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." Overall, not a bad book. I think the concept in it is a little over-simplified, but for someone who has some serious questions about a difficult topic, this book is not a bad starting point. Any serious study would require a much more in-depth look. My problem with this is that it's too easy. What I mean is that the character to whom Jesus is speaking is highly intelligent and can grasp what are difficult topics with ease...something most people would struggle with. If you want a basic introduction to some serious relgious issues, feel free to read, but don't expect too much depth. I give it three stars because I enjoyed the book; I'm just not sold on its brevity over a much more involved subject. "
— Rodney, 2/14/2014" What would you do if you could sit down to dinner with Jesus Christ? What would you say to him?This 'read in a day' novel will captivate you, making you wish you too could have dinner with a perfect stranger! "
— dyana, 1/31/2014" Wow...great book! I think I need a dinner like that! "
— Stina, 1/29/2014" A thought provoking book that starts out in an entertaining and humorus manner and progresses into something much deeper. They never did duscuss the second comming of Christ or mention the anti Christ. "
— Violet, 1/24/2014" I finished re-reading this tonight. My favorite part is the very end of the story where Rev 3:20 is quoted. No doubt, this verse was the inspiration for Gregory's story. "
— Joan, 1/12/2014" A touching story with characters who come alive. "
— Robert, 1/11/2014" I really liked this. It was short yet compelling, answering many objections people have to Jesus and portraying His love and compassion for others. "
— Lisa, 1/9/2014" Quick read. Very good book. "
— Jeri, 1/8/2014" If you haven't yet dined with David and Jesus, I recommened it highly. It was very well-written. And it will make you think. "
— Christopher, 12/7/2013" Possibly one of the best books ever written! Very educational for a new Christian. "
— Michellelbordin, 12/3/2013" Any writings that that say they are right and everything else is wrong just irritates me. This is an author, a human being, writing this book and to think he knows it all just does not settle well with me. The idea of this book was well thought out and was interesting but I just don't buy it. "
— Kathryn, 11/19/2013" A very quick and enjoyable read. One for all of us who know someone who has attempted to reason their way into faith. "
— Tracy, 10/3/2013" (I will write more on this book in the future. As a preview ... this book is one of my favorite of all time!) "
— Brian, 9/21/2013" very quick read but very interesting... "
— Suzanne, 9/18/2013" Another religious book my uncle gave me to read this year. This one was shorter and more bearable than the Shack. It at least had a good ending. "
— Nikki, 8/30/2013" What would you do if you received an invitation to eat dinner with Jesus? Very interesting read. "
— Lisa, 7/5/2013" I loved this book!! Easy to read and can't wait to pass it on to friends and especially one non-believer very dear to me. "
— Joanie, 8/16/2012" Just got this and read it in 2 hours. It's just 100 perfect pages long. I was enthralled...dinner with Jesus? Just imagine...Loved it! Very reaffirming. "
— Kd, 8/10/2012" 4.2. Christian. "
— Sam, 6/23/2012" interesting...and only took an hour to read, so certainly worth the time... "
— Karen, 5/21/2012" I highly recommend this book. I am not one to read religiously inclined books, but I found this to be quite moving. "
— Kate, 4/27/2012" This book probably only takes about 45 minutes to read. It is a very simplistic book that easily explains the gospel and how Jesus might answer some difficult questions. "
— Janet, 4/20/2012" Great read, makes you think and it is very well written and easy to read. "
— Teresa, 2/1/2012" This book was really short, but it had an interesting perspective and it was really funny! "
— Daniela, 9/11/2011" I love this book - it's a quick, yet simple read into exploring God. "
— John, 8/16/2011" A book I never thought I would enjoy, I was wrong. Very thought provoking "
— Joanne, 6/24/2011" Wow...great book! I think I need a dinner like that! "
— Christina, 6/11/2011" I love this book - it's a quick, yet simple read into exploring God. "
— John, 4/25/2011" A wonderful simple story to remind us what really matters about Christianity. "
— Susan, 4/19/2011" I liked this book because it sort of gives you the bottom line as what all religions are about. "
— Leslie, 3/3/2011" I enjoyed reading this book. It was a quick and easy book to read. The author addresses many of the questions nonbelievers of Christianity may ponder. It is a conversational style of reading. Believable. "
— Marcia, 2/8/2011" it was okay, but kept reading, was curious to what Nick had decided about Jesus. "
— Cathryn, 1/12/2011" This is wonderful. <br/>Rather than risk any spoilers, I'll just repeat something from the back cover - the dinner invitation that a guy named Nick received: <br/> <br/>You are invited to a dinner with Jesus of Nazareth <br/> "
— Barry, 12/28/2010" Wouldn't you love to dine with Jesus? This book shares what that experience MIGHT be like. "
— Dawn, 12/12/2010" What a great book! I nice surprise and I completely enjoyed this book! A wonderful story to read. "
— Kim, 9/26/2010" The setup is a man receiving an invitation to dinner from Christ. He thinks its a joke but discovers it's real and gets to ask so of the questions that many people of faith grapple with. Interesting book. "
— Angela, 9/23/2010David Gregory is the author of Dinner with a Perfect Stranger, A Day with a Perfect Stranger, The Next Level, The Last Christian, and the coauthor of the nonfiction The Rest of the Gospel. After a ten-year business career, he returned to school to study religion and communications, earning master’s degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and the University of North Texas. A native of Texas, he now lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Jeff Woodman is an actor and narrator. He is a winner of the prestigious Audie Award and a six-time finalist. He has received twenty Earphones Awards and was named the 2008 Best Voice in Fiction & Classics, as well as one of the Fifty Greatest Voices of the Century by AudioFile magazine. As an actor, he originated the title role in Tennessee Williams’ The Notebook of Trigorin and won the S. F. Critics’ Circle Award for his performance in An Ideal Husband. In addition to numerous theater credits on and off Broadway, his television work includes Sex and the City, Law & Order, and Cosby.