The Story of Marie Ogden and Home of Truth
Writer and professor Emma Kemp has been investigating spiritual medium Marie Ogden and her 1930’s Utah commune Home of Truth for almost a decade. Her research has brought her to the Home of Truth property near Monticello in San Juan County, where Emma is currently living and finishing up a forthcoming book about Marie Ogden. She shares with Ali the goings-on at Home of Truth, back in the 30’s and today, as the cultural site faces nearby development and growing popularity.
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