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AADL Talks To: Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter of Crazy Wisdom

In this episode of AADL Talks To, we interview Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter. Bill and Ruth discuss their history running the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and the Crazy Wisdom Journal. They also talk about their time in Ann Arbor, including some of the city’s changes over the years. They discuss their experience as a unique “new age” bookstore in a town known for its book shops.

Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999
Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999

 

Kai Garden & Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 2000 Photographer: Susan Wineberg

Kai Garden & Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 2000 image
Year:
2000

Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 Photographer: Robert Chase

Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 image
Year:
1999
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 12, 1999
Caption:
Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, of Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, show their renovated store at 114 S. Main St. The couple gutted what was part of Mayer Schairer Co., an office supply store.