When President Melissa Harding faces the convergence of catastrophic climate change and a pandemic deadlier than Covid, she's thrust into a race against time. With Congress and the nation divided, Harding battles polarized politics, a conservative Supreme Court, and a public skeptical of vaccines. As the crisis escalates, Harding grapples with the realization that these barriers to effective action are not inherent in our country but are self-inflicted wounds. From a seemingly innocuous event in India to the staggering toll on American soil, Self-Inflicted unravels the gripping saga of a nation on the brink. Join Harding and those around her as they navigate personal and political turmoil in a fight for survival. "A compelling, must-read novel for those who want our political system to work for everyone. It provides a penetrating analysis of how law, politics and religion can come together to prevent our country from solving major problems." - Tony Coehlo, former Member of Congress (D-California)