“This book is amazingly accessible for dreamers of all kinds. It is a must-read for anyone who’s ever felt stuck pursuing their passions in work or life.”

– Adam Royalty, Founder of Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio

“Dream Rut is a call to action to see our dreams as an act of intimacy, honesty, and relationship-building with our highest selves.”

– Xian Horn, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Give Beauty Wings

“This book will give you a warm hug for your heart. I wasn't even finished reading, and I was already thinking of gifting a copy of Dream Rut to my friends!”

– Jennifer Burden, Founder of World Moms Network

"An uplifting and visually stunning motivation for readers to follow their dreams."

– Kirkus Reviews

"When I finished reading Dream Rut, I felt a wave of inspiration come back to me, like being reunited with a childhood friend. Dr. Yumi has written an ode to creativity that feels both intimate and universal. Anyone who has ever thought 'what if…' or has felt they were missing 'that special something' in their life will benefit from reading this warmly written and beautifully illustrated story."

– Daniel Combs, author of Until the World Shatters