Lee Rang, a musician who received the Best Folk Song award at the 2017 Korean Popular Music Awards, faced dire financial circumstances that compelled him to auction off his trophy to cover his rent. With significant recognition in 2022 for his album 'The Wolf Appeared', including wins at major music awards, Lee Rang also plays a role as a writer and filmmaker. His autobiographical essay "The Crazy History of Mothers and Daughters" unveils a brutal family history intertwined with artistic talent, illustrating the harsh realities faced by women in a patriarchal society.

Raised under strict patriarchal norms, Lee Rang's mother suffered from lifelong depression, while his father engaged in infidelity and domestic violence. Lee Rang's older sister, who battled panic disorder and bipolarity, eventually took her own life after shouldering the burden of family support. Despite dropping out of high school and escaping home, Lee Rang himself has faced severe health issues, including a cervical cancer surgery and symptoms of panic and dissociation, reflecting the generational trauma within his family.

The narrative conveys the poignant assertion: "I am the crazy woman. And my mother and sister were even crazier." Through a blend of personal records, her sister's diary, and interviews with her mother, the family history encapsulates the bleak landscape women endure without succumbing to madness. The author's stark, direct approach toward pain refrains from clichés, transforming her suffering into lyrics and prose. Ultimately, the book serves as an artistic report on pain, loss, love, and death, leaving readers with a lingering sense of life and love beyond the final page.