I’ve heard a number of people say when faced with one or another of life’s conundrums “…that’s the first thing I am going to ask Jesus when I meet Him.” In ‘Dinner with a Perfect Stranger” and its sequel “A Day with a Perfect Stranger.” David Gregory imagines what might happen if you did not have to wait. 
The first book, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger,” begins when Nick Comisky, the principal character, receives an invitation dinner with Jesus. At first the idea of an envelope from Jesus in the mail seems a little trite and I had to work to get beyond the somewhat tortuous and improbable invitation process. However it was worth the effort. The straightforward and engaging conversation that ensues is both informative and interesting. Nick’s mildly cynical questioning is consistently met with gracious, incisive and often somewhat unexpected answers.

In the second volume “A Day with a Perfect Stranger” (yes I feel sure the pun is intended!) Gregory introduces us to Nick’s wife Mattie. Her encounter occurs at a point when she has reached a point of exasperation with her husbands new found faith. She boards a plane for on a business trip guess who just happens to be sitting next to her. Once again the setting up of the conversations stretches ones credibility somewhat but once again the conversations are compelling and draw the reader into the story.
David Gregory has done a wonderful job of using these whimsical stories to help us answer questions perennially posed to us by those outside the faith. Reading these two short volumes will leave you with increased confidence for the next time you share your faith. When talk with your more cynical friends you will be better equipped to answer their questions.

The Author
David Gregory is the author of the best-selling books Dinner with a Perfect Stranger and A Day with a Perfect Stranger, and coauthor of two nonfiction books. After a ten-year business career, he returned to school to study religion and communications, earning graduate degrees from The University of North Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary. A native Texan, David now devotes himself to writing full time.