Get this book as soon as possible. That's the best advice this reviewer can give. Savior, Savior Hold My Hand will be called urban ethnic history, social psychology, sociology, etc.; but it is, in fact, an excellent literary account of Puerto Rican life in America.

As a sequel to Thomas' successful Down These Mean Streets, this work continues the story of a dark Puerto Rican's struggle to avoid the disasters of drugs, prostitution, crime, gang wars, etc….

Oh, to be sure, the book has stylistic flaws and weaknesses, but nothing that detracts from its impact. It is a potpourri of urban English slang, underworld terminology, and Puerto Rican Spanish à la New York. To assist the reader with this vocabulary, a glossary is included. This book is excellent….

Robert P. Haro, "Book Reviews: 'Savior, Savior Hold My Hand'," in Library Journal (reprinted from Library Journal, August, 1972; published by R...