Everything you need to understand or teach Fire Exit by Morgan Talty.
In Morgan Talty's novel Fire Exit, the first person narrator Charles decides that he wants to tell his estranged daughter Elizabeth that he is her biological father. Despite his personal resolve, Charles soon discovers that his family and friends do not want him to have contact with Elizabeth. The more he tries to connect with her, the more interpersonal conflicts and philosophical questions Charles encounters. The novel is set in present day Maine and explores themes including identity, belonging, and truth.