{"id":687028,"date":"2025-01-27T02:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T02:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=687028"},"modified":"2025-01-27T11:09:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T11:09:26","slug":"book-the-maniac-with-no-knees-by-tyler-kania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/book-the-maniac-with-no-knees-by-tyler-kania\/","title":{"rendered":"BOOK: The Maniac with No Knees by Tyler Kania &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tyler Kania is a former Rugby player who just came out with a new memoir that is an amazing gift for any athlete.<\/p>\n<p>Tyler Kania\u2014a former rugby flyhalf turned author with an extraordinary story of resilience. His upcoming memoir, The Maniac<br \/>\nwith No Knees, chronicles his journey through rare injuries, bipolar disorder, and the healing power of sports.<\/p>\n<p>Tyler\u2019s story not only sheds light on the challenges of mental health but offers valuable lessons readers can take away, using his R.I.S.E. framework:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00b7 Resilience<\/strong> &#8211; how to bounce back from life&#8217;s hardships &amp; finding<br \/>\nnew paths forward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00b7 Inner Strength<\/strong> &#8211; knowing that true strength often lies in facing<br \/>\nvulnerabilities, seeking help, and accepting support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00b7 Self-Awareness<\/strong> &#8211; knowing your personal limits and triggers and<br \/>\nlearning strategies to manage emotions and actions effectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00b7 Empowerment<\/strong> &#8211; How sharing one\u2019s story, whether through writing,<br \/>\nsports, or other outlets, can be a powerful tool for healing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Maniac with No Knees by Tyler Kania<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens when a rugby star loses his knees\u2014and his mind?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How far can mania take you, before you\u2019re forced to face the truth?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-687031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-110916.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"556\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In The Maniac with No Knees, Tyler Kania takes readers on a raw, unfiltered ride through his journey with undiagnosed Bipolar I Disorder.<\/p>\n<p>From rugby fields to the edge of the Grand Canyon, from building a cryptocurrency start-up to coaching a women\u2019s rugby team to victory, Tyler\u2019s manic adventures push every boundary. Along the way, he uncovers a major tech scandal, survives run-ins with the Boston Mafia, and even attempts the unthinkable\u2014before landing in a mental hospital, where he finally begins to heal.<\/p>\n<p>Tyler\u2019s story is both brutally honest and often darkly humorous. Living with Bipolar I Disorder and two rare rugby injuries, he brings a unique perspective on mental health, resilience, and self-discovery.<\/p>\n<p>The Maniac with No Knees is a testament to survival and finding meaning in the madness. Tyler\u2019s wild journey may just change how you see your own life, and the struggles we all face. Ready to take the plunge?<\/p>\n<p>See more &amp; buy @ www.amazon.co.uk\/Maniac-No-Knees-Tyler-Kania\/dp\/B0DRTPD168\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V37S533ZXFPC&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XE_E2B9ocobK-vF12kOisg.9rfDdO0Y2rAuabNX3sfHZR5rhNUliw9Ity6eWtv720U&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+maniac+with+no+knees&amp;qid=1737975942&amp;sprefix=the+maniac+with+no+knees%2Caps%2C104&amp;sr=8-1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tyler Kania is a former Rugby player who just came out with a new memoir that is an amazing gift for any athlete. Tyler Kania\u2014a former rugby flyhalf turned author with an extraordinary story of resilience. His upcoming memoir, The Maniac with No Knees, chronicles his journey through rare injuries, bipolar disorder, and the healing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":687030,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-687028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-clubs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=687028"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687028\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":687071,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687028\/revisions\/687071"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/687030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=687028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=687028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=687028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}