They told the story of a poor farm boy who educated himself and, through hard work and honesty, had become a candidate for president.

VOA: special.2009.07.09

It tells about a poor boy who trades identities with a member of England's ruling family.

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Van Buren had a poor education as a boy.

VOA: special.2009.01.01

The Aquino camp questions Mr Villar's poor-boy-made-good story and suggests that he is being covertly backed by Mrs Arroyo.

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"When you hear that a poor boy caught the world record, it gives you hope, " he says in perfect English.

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Kes, on the other hand, dealt with the touching story of a poor boy who finds comfort in training a bird of prey.

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