About the Book
By Hook Or By Crook
It’s not what you know, but who you know.
Step inside the life of Hilton Cranston-Whittaker, a man whose story stretches from the sunbaked plains of South Africa to the buzzing heart of Europe and beyond. Told with humor, grit, and honesty, By Hook or by Crook is more than a memoir; it’s a window into a world that no longer exists.
From his childhood on the Highveld to his wild school days and the restless years that followed, Hilton brings to life the sounds, sights, and raw spirit of a time when loyalty, laughter, and survival ruled the day. You’ll meet the people who shaped him, the lessons that built him, and the moments that nearly broke him.
This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a real account of courage, mischief, and the ties that carry us through life’s twists. Whether you grew up in that era or you’re hearing it for the first time, By Hook or by Crook will pull you in with its warmth and its truth.