THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 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'.
