‘Mormon Land’: After death, LDS historian Kate Holbook reached ‘all the way to the center of me,’ says her widowed husband
A deeply personal and poignant podcast reflects on her life and celebrates her new book, “Both Things Are True,” as the beloved scholar’s voice and views live on.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A new book is out from Latter-day Saint historian Kate Holbrook, shown in 2018 and who died in 2022, titled “Both Things Are True.”
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.