Larry P. Flanders of Trout Lake has created a delightful look at life in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula.  Flanders,  a long-time teacher at Rudyard High School and Lake Superior State University has had a number of stories, articles and essays published.  But, he waited until retirement to compile his first anthology.

The book should appeal to a wide range of readers, especially those who feel a closeness with the natural wonders of the Eastern U.P.  A 16-page color insert of the author’s photos is included in the book.

Alive and Free in the EUP  is available for $15.00 at most local booksstores including Up North Books.  Proceeds from the book will be donated to the Rudyard Area Education Foundation, a group that Flanders and some of his former Rudyard teaching colleagues helped organize 3 years ago.  RAEF is an affiliate of the Chippewa County Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula.