Learning from books

Some time back I read a book in which the protagonist was a Death insurance salesman, but considering that the subject is usually portrayed as dark and sad, the book was actually quite an uplifting and overall positive book to read. Everything that begins has to end but the way it happens and the aftermath can be controlled and turned into something manageable. I feel, that reading is a great way to increase one's knowledge on pretty much every subject, and especially to give a new perspective.