How Does a Good Heart Survive in a Cold World? is a powerful and deeply personal poetry collection by Cedric Henderson, capturing the raw emotions of trauma, survival, and healing in a world that often feels unkind. With unflinching honesty, Henderson explores the heavy toll of mental health struggles, grief, love, social injustice, and spiritual resilience, all through the lens of lived experience.

Each poem is a reflection of the author's inner battles and a tribute to the strength it takes to endure life's harshest realities. From emotional wounds to family loss, from systemic inequality to the quiet strength of personal faith, this book offers readers both catharsis and comfort. Henderson's voice is heartfelt, grounded, and real, speaking directly to those who feel unseen or unheard.

Written with clarity and conviction, this collection is more than poetry, it's a testimony of growth, survival, and unwavering humanity. Whether you are battling your own storms or standing beside someone who is, this book offers a sense of solidarity and hope that good hearts not only survive, they rise