So, how did a legendary British comedian known for silly walks save the life of an awkward, midwestern, suburban teen? Find out when you read John Cleese Saved My Life!...And Other True Tales of Pop, Politics, and Prayer-a Gen X mash-up where memoir meets history book.

Set in Ronald Reagan's America, Berndt reexamines his adolescence and unravels the political and pop culture forces that shaped his character and transformed his religious faith.