Ronnie Whitaker

At 39, in her second marriage, balancing a busy career, two step children, two of her own and setting a perfect example for the superwoman syndrome, she was struck down by an illness which had her bedridden and in a wheelchair for ten years. As her health gradually improved, she realised that she needed a job she could do lying down. Somewhat overweight and a little too past the sell-by date for the age-old profession, she had to opt for other ways of earning money in bed. With her experience and skill in research and writing, and with her husband’s good idea of having a heart attack during this time of soul searching, it was a natural progression that she should write a little book on “how to kill your husband.” Well, she thinks it was a natural progression. Others might think it’s… well… um… insane.

Since the launch of her book “How to Kill Your Husband” (Spearhead; New Africa books) Ronnie Whitaker has been making waves around the country with her hysterically funny “Why he has to die” speech. In a cynical, funny and honest approach, Ronnie will have you examining your lifestyle and preparedness for surprise – be it a heart attack or a husband suffering from the Lolita syndrome.

As Ronnie says, “through laughter we learn.” What you learn could be dangerous to your significant other, depending on where you stand, but you will laugh – that’s a guarantee.
Her tongue-in-cheek book “How to Kill Your Husband” (which pre-dates Kathy Lett’s book of the same name by a few years) has sold out in the bookshops but the black widow remains in demand as a speaker.