Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life music and spiritual adventures of Yusuf
Cat Stevens one of the iconic figures of our time. CAT ON THE ROAD TO FINDOUT is more than a
memoir - it's a profound exploration of identity faith and the universal search for meaning.
Cat Stevens was launched to fame in the swinging sixties with chart-topping pop hits like
'Matthew and Son' and 'The First Cut is the Deepest'. His early career was drastically
interrupted by a mortal battle with TB - a turning point that ignited his quest for peace and
understanding. Emerging from this experience he rapidly rose to become one of the most
prolific singer-songwriting icons of the seventies captivating the world with soul-stirring
anthems like 'Wild World' 'Father and Son' 'Peace Train' and 'Morning Has Broken'. After
exploring Buddhism Zen Hinduism and astrology in 1975 he again came face-to-face in a
dangerous encounter with fate a near-drowning experience in the ocean led to a massive
transformative commitment to the Omniscient Power which miraculously saved him. This was
fulfilled when his brother gifted him a copy of the Qur'an. By 1977 he embraced Islam changed
his name to Yusuf Islam and shocked the world by leaving the music industry dedicating his
life to God family and humanitarian work. Yusuf's inspirational story is one of quest
survival and redemption. With over 100 million records sold and billions of streams still
today his soulful voice and poetic lyrics continue to inspire now intertwined with a life of
activism and altruism. As a campaigner for faith education ecological consciousness and
humanitarian work Yusuf has become a global advocate for peace and coexistence. FINDOUT
unveils the untold chapters of his remarkable journey illustrated with dozens of drawings in
Yusuf's own hand. Self-penned with raw honesty and poetic insight he reflects on the
challenges controversies and triumphs that have defined his life offering readers a rare
glimpse into the soul of a man who has lived multiple lives in one - finally shedding light on
all those hidden 'in-betweens'.
