Yusuf / Cat Stevens has announced a new memoir titled Cat on the Road to Findout. The book is set to be published in the UK on September 18th via Constable, followed by its North American release on October 7th through Genesis Publications. Pre-orders are ongoing.
In a press release, Cat on the Road to Findout is described as “a backstage pass to the mind of a man who has lived a thousand lives. From his folk troubadour beginnings, to the glamorous chaos of ‘60s pop stardom, to his ‘70s reign as a generational voice, his songs formed a musical odyssey that intricately recorded the journey to self-discovery. Then came his unexpected departure from superstardom, embracing Islam and leaving fans heartbroken.”
The memoir also promises to reveal the “complexity and intellectual reasoning” behind his journey and life lessons for “those seekers, dreamers, and believers, who still love and admire him.”
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In the legendary singer-songwriter’s own words, he has been on “an amazing journey, which began in the narrow streets of London, and led me through the most iconic cities, to perform upon the great stage of Western culture, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition and artistic pinnacles; freely exploring vast ranges of religions and philosophies, wandering through churches, temples, all the way to the Holy abode in Jerusalem — ignoring myths and warnings — and crossing the foreboded, desert heartlands, to arrive at the House of One God in Abrahamic Arabia. What finally elevated my perspective was a luminous Book that perfectly alchemized my thoughts, beliefs, with human nature. It taught me Oneness, and my place and purpose within the universe.”
This isn’t Stevens’ first memoir; he released a shorter book titled Why I Still Carry A Guitar: The Spiritual Journey of Cat Stevens to Yusuf in 2014.
The artist’s latest album, King of a Land, was released in 2023. Read his exclusive Origins breakdown of the project’s single “All Nights, All Days.”
This summer, Stevens will take the stage at London’s Hyde Park for a major concert with Neil Young and Van Morrison on July 11th; get tickets here.
Stevens will also embark on a book tour later this year. Sign up for the artist pre-sale here for early access to tickets.
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