Thomas J. Lowry III graduated from Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota in 1972 with a B. A. degree in English. He attended the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas, earning a J. D. degree in 1981. Mr. Lowry is the founder of the “Extraordinary Movies” website. Extraordinary Movies is dedicated to providing helpful information to individuals who seek to discover the very best independent and foreign films. The very best movies from around the world convey universal truths that help us reflect upon and understand our lives.
Also by Thomas J. Lowry III
Chasing Spring: The Life Affirming Joy of Touring America by Bicycle
An indispensable guide to touring America by bicycle. Includes turn-by-turn directions, summaries of road conditions, gear checklists, and safety tips for bicycle tourists. Read for free at www.bicyclejoy.org.
Society as a Work of Art
Success should not be measured by one’s material wealth but rather by one’s awareness of art in all its various forms, by one’s sensitivity to the natural world, and by one’s empathy for one’s fellow human beings. This change in perspective requires a revolutionary change in our education system. Individuals must be educated to be more understanding, more passionately aware, and more empathetic.