SWIMMING AGAINST THE CURRENT is an inspiring novel that addresses various challenges encountered by a woman when struggling to fulfill her dreams. The author portrays Mama Sinta, Sinta and Mercy as female characters who have great contribution in upbringing children and building the family. Despite the challenges faced by the central characters, the author epitomizes a female character as a person who has an ability to achieve economic independence and make decisions for herself and the family. She is also portrayed as a person who is confident, courageous, and capable of dealing with challenges that she encounters in life. The author uses the novel as a call for parents to participate fully in upbringing the youth. It reminds individuals and society that they both have an obligation to raise and protect family and society morals. Furthermore, the author reminds the society and responsible organs to fight against drug abuse, human tracking and corruption.