The Great Betrayal

How America Abandoned the Working Class

Voters Aren't Imagining Things. Politics Suck.

For decades, politicians promised prosperity, growth, and opportunity- Washington failed to deliver and voters are angry.

And they're right to be angry.

Since 1979, an hour of work buys 19% less, and 'tax cuts' resulted in families paying $5,000 more, not less in taxes.

At the same time, billionaires and trillion-dollar corporations amassed unprecedented fortunes.

What happened?

The Great Betrayal uncovers the political and economic decisions, by both Republicans and Democrats, that transferred $21 trillion from working families to the wealthiest 34,000 Americans.

Blending historical narrative with economic analysis, tax preparer Mark Dent, walks readers through the policies, loopholes, and power plays that hollowed out the middle class.

If you've felt that no matter how hard you work, you're not getting ahead—you're not imagining things. This book shows how the system was rewritten, who benefited, and what it will take to fight back.

©2025 Mark Dent (P)2026 Mark Dent

Great story telling to highlight real issues

This is a very informative read on an important topic made easily digestible through great story telling. After this read, I am better informed of the past and better prepared for my role in the future.