Don't call Jonathan Capehart a token Black.

The Washington Post editor, MSNBC weekend anchor and PBS News Hour commentator has earned every prestigious position on his resume.

Capehart tells the story of his life so far in "Yet Here I Am." It offers hope to teens stuck in Southern backwaters, to young men afraid to come out of the closet, to anyone stuck in a stifling job.

The book is fast paced and entertaining. News junkies will enjoy backstage visits to the Today Show and details of White House dinners. Capehart drops lots of names in the style of one who can't believe his good fortune.

A very good read.