From the mouth of a boy who typically spoke only a handful of words, the entire Pledge of Allegiance came flying out without warning.

The offensive smell of decay, feces, and urine smacked the officers in the face as they walked through the door.

‘Seeing the woman’s desperate situation, the moped driver offered her a ride. She climbed onto the back of the bike and the chase was on.’

‘Other babies have their fathers and mothers, but he doesn’t.’

‘I was in a Pakistani suit, and my mother-in-law was in full Islamic headscarf.’

‘It is their work ethic, says their mother, that is launching them into the real world poised for success.’