In 1989, three years before "The Bodyguard" was released, actress Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered by her stalker, Robert John Bardo, who shot Schaeffer at her L.A. apartment. The murder shook the entertainment industry and led to new legislation in California to prevent stalking. Although the script for Houston's debut film was written long before this tragedy, the fear of dangerous stalkers became palpable for celebrities (per E! News).

Trevor Rees-Jones was clinging to life in the same hospital, only a few doors down from Diana's own room. Henri Paul and Dodi Fayed were already gone...just hours before in that horrific crash under Paris's Place de l'Alma tunnel. In 2000, Mr Rees-Jones published his memoirs entitled The Bodyguard's Story: Diana, The Crash And The Sole Survivor. Who wins? Only two parties, as far as I could see: firstly the surgeon Dr Luc Chikhani, who spotted and achieved a truly remarkable and well-deserved career-assuring success in reconstructing Rees-Jones’ face; and secondly, albeit through a desperately tragic and horrific series of events, TRH The Princes William and Harry, who lost a woman whom they alone knew as a wonderful mother; but who have both since gained stability, love and bright futures which they might not have otherwise known. Frank, Rachel, Rachel's driver Henry (Christopher Birt), Rachel's son Fletcher (DeVaughn Nixon), and her sister Nikki (Michele Lamar Richards) then travel to Frank's father's home, which is a large log cabin in the mountains by a lake. Frank's dad, Herb Farmer (Ralph Waite) is a semi-retired attorney who welcomes the group to his home. At the mountain retreat, Nikki attempts to seduce Frank, and becomes angry when her advances are refused. Fletcher is almost killed the next day, when a bomb explodes inside the boat he had been riding in moments before. After finding footprints around the cabin, and finding the automobiles sabotaged, they realize Rachel's stalker has followed them. The Bodyguard's Story is the story of the fatal crash that claimed the life of Princess Diana, the Ritz driver, Henri Paul and Dodi Fayed, told by the only survivor of the crash, Trevor Rees-Jones. It not well written. The author and co-author wrote the story in third person, with Trevor occasionally quoting himself. However, the subject matter was so intriguing that it hardly mattered. I was fascinated not only by the details of Diana's friendship/romance with Dodi, but with Trevor's recovery process. Every bone in Trevor's face was smashed; his wrist was broken, and he had no memory of the crash. Memory has always been a fascinating thing for me, so naturally I was quite drawn to that.The film then follows Rachel Marron's life from performance to performance. Each performance features her singing a song (including Houston's hits I Will Always Love You and I Have Nothing) that reflects her emotional state. Frank Farmer successfully protects her from danger. Subsequently, and possibly as a result of his protection and the trust thus inspired, Rachel Marron falls in love with Frank, and, though he tries to keep their relationship professional, they sleep together. However, recognizing that their relationship puts her and her family in danger, he breaks-off the affair and heightens moves to protect her (many such previous moves were shot down by Rachel). Ironically, in an effort to separate Rachel from her own world, Frank introduces Rachel to his own father and personal life. As the story follows a number of potential stalkers, Rachel must put her trust in Frank ahead of her own selfishness and desire for success; as Frank must face the fact that the threat may not be what was expected. In the end, Frank's duty is fulfilled, having successfully protected Rachel, and they part with a kiss. Frank then moves on to his next assignment...to protect an archbishop. For royal watchers, this is a necessary addition to the collection. It's weakness - that it is not well written - might also be a strength, because one really gets the sense of who Trevor Rees Jones is. Instead of a thinker, he's a doer. Loyal to a fault, gentle, well-mannered, but not given to self reflection.

Growing up with Princess Diana as one of my role models, I'll never forget the call I got from my brother that fateful August 31. I was watching the John Candy film "Cool Runnings" on VHS when my brother called me, "what are you doing?" he asked in a strange tone of voice, "watching a movie" I replied. "Turn it off and turn on the TV" he'd continued, "something big has happened." I remember wondering what could be so urgent when I asked, "what channel is it on." There was a pause on the phone when he replied, "every channel." Houston shared that much like her character Rachel in "The Bodyguard," Houston went on stage despite the threats. She didn't cancel her show and performed for the fans who had come out to see her. Houston admitted it wasn't just for her fans, she didn't want to let one dangerous fanatic take what she loved to do away from her. Also fascinating was the weird control that Mohammad Fayed struggled to hold over his empire and his people. THE BODYGUARD'S STORY is that rare thing: a thriller told by an unexcitable man. After all those feverish rival accounts of Diana and her motives - the 'I Loved Her Better Than You An additional awkwardness of this book is that it is written in the third person; which methodically develops a slight sense of surreal unreality. My sympathies lay primarily with Rees-Jones’ parents; their very real anguish caused by no fault of their own; and HRH The Prince Charles; for his arranged marriage to a daughter from a broken home. The odd error crops up; the late Diana, Princess of Wales was NOT given the pre-defined ceremonial of a “full royal funeral” (p.147), because at the time of her death she was a non-royal divorced woman.Trevor Rees-Jones is no writer. But then, he doesn't pretend to be. He's just a "bloke," better at rugby than at writing. His claim to fame: being in the fateful car with Diana and Dodi. Jones wrote the book to 1) make money and 2) counter Mohammad Al Fayed's claims of Trevor's culpability in the accident. THE BODYGUARD'S STORY is that rare thing: a thriller told by an unexcitable man. After all those feverish rival accounts of Diana and her motives - the 'I Loved Her Better Than You ( school of memoir - this book is like drinking a long cold glass of water . . . Trevor Rees-Jones's straightforwardness is a virtue that looks all the more impressive in such a crooked story')

Wholly remarkable . . . Astonishing . . . This brave and inspiring book deserves to be blessed a thousandfold Wholly remarkable . . . Astonishing . . . This brave and inspiring book deserves to be blessed a thousandfold - Craig Brown, MAIL on Sunday THE BODYGUARD'S STORY is that rare thing: a thriller told by an unexcitable man. After all those feverish rival accounts of Diana and her motives - the 'I Loved Her Better Than You - school of memoir - this book is like drinking a long cold glass of water . . . Trevor Rees-Jones's straightforwardness is a virtue that looks all theWholly remarkable . . . Astonishing . . . This brave and inspiring book deserves to be blessed a thousandfold ( Craig Brown, MAIL on Sunday)