That's what friends are for

Florence Parry Heide was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. She began her undergraduate studies at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, then transferred to the University of California at Los Angeles, from which she received her degree in 1939. She moved to New York City and began working in advertising and public relations. When World War II began, she returned to Pittsburgh and became publicity director of The Pittsburgh Playhouse. She met her future husband...

Sylvia Van Clief is the author of "That's what friends are for," a book that explores the dynamics of relationships. Her writing often focuses on relatable characters and everyday life.

Sylvia Worth Van Clief is known for her distinctive voice in works such as "That's what friends are for," which looks at human connections. She also authored "Fables you shouldn't pay any attention to," a collection that puts a unique spin on traditional fables.