Martin Zsarnoczky’s newest research is dealing with an extremely current and exciting topic. The Essences of a Successful Old Age, Life Quality and Well-Being is a book which fits into the trend that western science shows great interest in regarding the problems of ageing societies. The author is continuing his previous researches when he is examining the status of the ageing society of the Hungarian city in Nagykanizsa. The analysis of the historic effects of achieving a middle-class status and comparing it to the present is exciting, see hypotheses. Before Martin Zsarnoczky delves into a detailed account of his research results, we are getting a nuanced picture of the old age politics of the UN and EU with the help of an international outlook. We get a picture of the tendencies happening today regarding economic life and specifically tourism, within this topic. We can read an analysis of the domestic situation and its dynamic changes. The research methodology is complex and nuanced, therefore the results coming from it are entirely relevant and new. The book makes itself appealing with a smooth style, ambitious vocabulary next to its scientific value. I am recommending it to everyone interested in this topic. Dr h.c. Péter Szabó Rector & President Kodolányi János University