WARNING: This book may cause a tear to swell in your eye. FIRST AID: Keep a tissue hand. Sarah immediately said, "I promise to take care of it and help it grow to twenty feet tall " Her mom hesitated but remembered her promise to Sara, and that was to let her buy any tree she wanted. Leaf, Me Alone is a book that will teach a lesson to children and adults alike. It teaches determination, focuses on friendship, and allows truth telling to become of importance, giving the reader something to cheer about. This is a feel-good story that reminds us all of how important it is to follow through on promises. Julianne Suchy grew up in Forest City, Pennsylvania along with four brothers and one sister. She has suffered a devastating illness call Guillain Barre' Syndrome and is almost 85% recovered. She now resides in Summerville, South Carolina with her cat Machka. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, an unusual degree for an aspiring writer.