Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens (Steven Demetre Georgiou) was born on July 21st, 1948 and is currently 76 years old. Cat Stevens was born in London,, England.
Cat Stevens is an English singer. Born as Stephen Demetre Georgiou, he sang most of his early songs as Cat Stevens. He became a Muslim in 1977 and two years later took the Yusuf Islam. He has sold more than 60 million albums since the late 1960s as Yusuf Islam or Cat Stevens.
Stevens began writing songs while working as a waiter at his father’s café. He did this as a way to escape the boredom of the job. His music career made him famous though he struggled with drugs and illness. In the 1970s he had a new perspective on life and created the album
Tea for the Tillerman.
After surviving an incident in Malibu that almost drowned him, Stevens vowed to dedicate his life to God. He explored several spiritual paths and decided to take an Islamic spiritual journey after receiving a copy of the Quran from his brother. He temporarily stopped his pop music career for nearly 30 years after switching to Islam but then began performances again in 2006. Yusuf lives with his family in London, England.
Cat Stevens’s book
Peace Train is an enjoyable picture book that pairs the powerful message of Yusuf/Cat Stevens' timeless song "Peace Train" with vivid illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds. The book offers a heartwarming experience for both adults and children and features themes of peace, unity, and hope.
The book also presents the stripped-down lyrics of the original 1970’s song which makes it ideal for loud read. It even becomes more engaging when read in rhythm with the song allowing the reader to immerse in the timeless, please for harmony and understanding.
Reynolds’ illustrations bring the story to life. The story is that of a young boy of color as he plays his guitar joined by a white dove, a blackbird, and a yellow-striped cat. The Peace Train is a symbol of love and unity decorated with peace signs, rainbows, hearts, and flowers. The train emits flowers rather than smoke which reinforces the message of peace.
The end sheets are hand-drawn by Reynolds and all add a layer of charm to the story. The bright and colorful artwork in the book makes everything visually captivating. Overall,
Peace Train is an inspiring story for readers of all ages. It’s an ideal book worth reading whether in a classroom, at home, or during story time.
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Cat Stevens: F.A.Q
When was Cat Stevens Born? How old is Cat Stevens?
Cat Stevens was born on July 21st, 1948. Cat Stevens is currently 76 years old.
Where was Cat Stevens Born?
Cat Stevens was born in London,, England and is English.
What was the first book Cat Stevens wrote?
The first book written by Cat Stevens was Teaser and the Firecat, published in 1977.
What was the most recent book Cat Stevens wrote?
His most recently released work was If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out (a short story) on September 7th, 2022.
Will there be any more books by Cat Stevens?
Cat Stevens does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Cat Stevens written?
Cat Stevens has written 3 books. All of his books are in the Picture Books.