Book cover for 'Unseen Chains: The Everyday Oppression of American Life' by Corey W Carlson. Features a hand controlling a marionette figure, symbolizing manipulation. Accompanied by a positive review from Midwest Book Review, recommending it for historians, economics students, and consumers.

UNSEEN CHAINS: THE EVERYDAY OPPRESSION OF AMERICAN LIFE

Everything you’ve been taught about freedom is a lie.

You were told that America is the land of opportunity, justice, and equality. But beneath the surface lies a system designed to control, exploit, and pacify. Unseen Chains exposes the hidden forces that shape our daily lives, from economic oppression and corporate dominance to media manipulation and the illusion of democracy.

Are we truly free, or just conditioned to believe we are?

Through sharp analysis, real-world examples, and historical context, this book reveals how the structures of power remain invisible to those trapped within them, and what it will take to break free.

If you’ve ever felt that something is deeply wrong with the world but couldn’t put your finger on it, this book will show you why and what you can do about it.

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What readers are saying about Unseen Chains: The Everyday Oppression of American Life

If you’ve ever questioned the systems that govern your life: healthcare, education, the economy, the media, you’re not alone. Readers of Unseen Chains are responding with urgency and appreciation:

“This book is fantastic… It made me realize how far behind we are as a nation and how much better we could be.”

“Each chapter is easy to understand but deeply eye-opening. From food systems to racial profiling to student loans—it’s all here.”

This book isn’t just a critique of modern America; it’s a roadmap to help readers understand how we got here and what we can do next. Whether you’re already engaged in social justice work or just beginning to question the status quo, Unseen Chains offers a critical lens for making sense of our collective reality.