Guidance on Writing Foreword Statements

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For those looking for guidance on what to include in a Foreword statement to a book, consider the following points:
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1. A Foreword statement should be your perspective on the book with a mention of your relationship to the author.

2. Show that you know the author's background and how their work has helped others. 
3. You should show that you have reviewed the contents of the book and understand the author's purpose with the work.
4. The Foreword statements can offer critiques or expressions of select points you find to be of most interest and value to the audience.

5. Address what aspect of the book may be "inspiring" to its readers.

6. State how the author's work has impacted yourself and others if known. 

7. Use a conversational writing approach as you want to connect with the reader's and give them even more reason to explore the book's contents.

8. Provide background on yourself.

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