Yusuf/Cat Stevens is ready to launch his long-awaited memoir, ‘Cat On The Street To Findout’.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has unveiled particulars of his memoir, ‘Cat On The Street to Findout’
Set for launch on September 18, the tome guarantees to be an “extraordinary soul-baring journey by way of the triumphs, trials, and transcendental quest of one in all music’s most enigmatic figures of our time.”
A press launch continues: “Greater than a memoir, the Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ story is a backstage go to the thoughts of a person 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 shaped a musical odyssey that intricately recorded the journey to self-discovery. Then got here his surprising departure from superstardom, embracing Islam and leaving followers heartbroken. “
For the primary time, followers will be capable to delve into the “intimate story of his deeply emotive transformation”.
The outline continued: “Cat On The Street To Findout lastly reveals the curious complexity and mental reasoning behind his navigation by way of life – a voyage which has now culminated in his return to music and artwork, to share his classes of life with these seekers, dreamers, and believers, who nonetheless love and admire him. He stays true to the optimistic message of his melodic peace practice.”
Yusuf/Cat Stevens commented: “I’ve been on a tremendous journey, which started within the slender streets of London, and led me by way of essentially the most iconic cities, to carry out upon the good stage of Western tradition, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition and inventive pinnacles; freely exploring huge ranges of religions and philosophies, wandering by way of church buildings, temples, all the best way to the Holy abode in Jerusalem — ignoring myths and warnings — and crossing the foreboded, desert heartlands, to reach on the Home of One God in Abrahamic Arabia. What lastly elevated my perspective was a luminous E book that completely alchemized my ideas, beliefs, with human nature. It taught me Oneness, and my place and function inside the universe.”
The ’60s star – with hits together with ‘Matthew and Son’ and ‘The First Reduce is the Deepest’ – suffered a near-fatal battle with tuberculosis – which “ignited his quest for peace and understanding”.
He additionally had a terrifying near-drowning expertise in 1975, which led him on a non secular path and subsequently transformed to Islam and adjusted his identify to Yusuf Islam. After which, he give up music and devoted his life to God, household, and humanitarian work, occurring to earn accolades together with a World Award for “humanitarian reduction work serving to kids and victims of conflict” and the Man of Peace Award, voted for by The Nobel Peace Laureates.
In opposition to all odds, he is had a unprecedented profession spanning virtually six many years, with classics together with ‘Wild World’, ‘Father and Son’, ‘Peace Prepare’, and ‘Morning Has Damaged’.
Now his music is “intertwined with a lifetime of activism and altruism,” as a campaigner for religion training, ecological consciousness and humanitarian work.
The tome is illustrated with “dozens of drawings in his personal hand and archival imagery, self-penned with uncooked honesty and poetic perception.”
‘Cat On The Street To Findout’ shall be printed in hardback, e-book and audiobook format (narrated by the creator). The guide shall be printed by Constable within the UK and Commonwealth on September 18, and by Genesis Publications in North America on October 7.
To pre-order the guide and be part of the pre-sale for his upcoming guide tour, go to catstevens.com.