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One free scan finds every outdated or missing driver and matches the right update for your exact hardware.Free scan · exact hardware matchCat: On the Road to Findout is Yusuf/Cat Stevens’s first official autobiography. It follows his rise as a 1960s and 1970s musician, a period of illness and spiritual searching, his embrace of Islam and departure from the music business, and his later return to music. Publication dates vary by country and format, so the right date depends on the edition.
What the memoir is about
Publisher Hachette describes the book as both a musical autobiography and a search for meaning. Its account begins with Stevens’s rapid rise in 1960s London and the hit songs that brought him fame, then turns to tuberculosis, a near-drowning in 1975, and a period of religious and philosophical exploration. The story reaches his embrace of Islam in 1977 and adoption of the name Yusuf Islam, followed by time away from the music business and a later return to music and art. These are the author’s and publishers’ descriptions of the memoir, not an independent verification of every autobiographical claim.
Hachette says the book also addresses challenges, controversies, and periods not previously told, and includes drawings by Yusuf. Universal Music’s announcement describes archival imagery as part of the book. The sources do not establish that every edition has identical illustrations or supplementary material.
Why music and spiritual searching are linked in the story
The memoir’s framing connects professional success with questions about belief and purpose rather than treating Stevens’s musical career and spiritual life as separate subjects. In Universal Music Canada’s 13 May 2025 announcement, Stevens described a journey from London through major cultural and religious settings to what he called “the House of One God in Abrahamic Arabia.” He said a “luminous Book” changed his perspective and taught him “Oneness” and his place and purpose in the universe. This is his statement in the book announcement, not a neutral account of religious history.
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The publishers present his return to music as part of that longer journey, after he had left the music business. The available descriptions establish the book’s broad arc, but do not provide enough detail to characterize every stage of his later career or the precise reasons behind each decision.
Publication dates and editions
There is no single release date that applies to every market and format. The dates below come from the relevant publisher announcements and listings:
| Edition or market | Publication date | ISBN or format details |
|---|---|---|
| UK publication announced by Universal Music | 18 September 2025 | Constable; the announcement does not give an ISBN. |
| North American publication announced by Universal Music | 7 October 2025 | Genesis Publications; the announcement does not give an ISBN. |
| Hachette UK ebook listing | 2 October 2025 | ISBN 9781408720806. |
| Hachette UK paperback listing | 26 November 2026 | ISBN 9781408720813. |
The announcement dates and Hachette listing dates differ because they refer to distinct market and format information. Check the ISBN and retailer listing for your country before ordering; publication dates and stock can vary locally. Hachette’s listing also indicates hardcover and downloadable audiobook options, but the cited listing does not provide ISBNs or publication dates for those formats.
Is there an audiobook?
Yes. Universal Music’s launch announcement names an audiobook narrated by Yusuf/Cat Stevens, and Hachette lists a downloadable audiobook format. The available information does not establish whether narration, illustrations, or other supplementary material are identical across regional editions. Check the audiobook listing for your territory and platform to confirm availability.
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What to know about the North American tour
The book’s release was not affected by the postponement of its planned October 2025 US and Canada tour. On 29 September 2025, Stevens’s official books page said the tour would not proceed as scheduled after months of waiting for visa approvals left too little time to arrange production logistics. The Associated Press also reported that the book release would go ahead. The official page records UK and Ireland tour activity in September 2025, including a final show on 22 September. The available sources do not establish later rescheduled North American dates; consult the official site for current appearance information.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to choose an edition
- For a physical copy: compare hardcover and paperback listings in your region, then confirm the edition’s publication date and ISBN.
- For digital reading: Hachette lists an ebook under ISBN 9781408720806; availability depends on the retailer and market.
- For listening: the announced audiobook is narrated by the author, but check the local listing for format and availability.
- For illustrations: publishers describe Yusuf’s drawings and archival imagery, but the sources do not confirm identical contents in every format.
Hachette’s undated listing describes Stevens as having sold “over 100 million records” and accumulated “billions of streams.” It gives no measurement date or methodology for either figure, so they should be understood as publisher claims rather than independently audited totals. The same listing labels the book “THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,” without stating the chart date or category in the listing text.
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