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In 2002, Sarah Brady and Merrill McLoughlin wrote A Good Fight, published by Public Affairs. The book is about her entire life, including a recent battle with lung cancer. According to Library Journal, it is more about her personal battles and her determination and courage than about gun control. In April 2002, Court TV announced a planned TV movie adaptation of the book, to be produced in conjunction with Hearst Entertainment. At the book's launch, Bill Clinton praised her for having "given the gift of life to countless thousands and thousands of Americans".
According to Publishers Weekly it gives an "intimate" look at her public and personal life, including a "detailed, suspenseful account" of the efforts to pass the Brady bill.
Kirkus Reviews called it "spirited", "cheerful and even homey", portraying Sarah Brady as a "scrapper" who never gives up, despite her husband's injury, her son's medical problems, and her own battle with lung cancer caused by her heavy smoking.
The Weekly Standard, a conservative publication, found it left unanswered questions, being almost silent on the topic of firearms and making unsupported claims about how many Americans agree with her campaign.
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