The Evolving Story of The Universe. In Out of Wonder, Nellie McLaughlin takes the reader on a journey through life in the universe, from its initial flaring forth to the present day. In so doing, she presents a passionately argued case for the need to live in harmony with the earth, which has supported life for aeons. This updated edition includes a new foreword in which the author explores the context of her work in the light of the publication of Laudato Si, Pope Francis landmark encyclical on the environment.