A short story book about the 20th century?

Vonder, you need to give us a little more information. I can't imagine what a short story book would be. Do you, perhaps, mean a short, Story Book?

hmm ok its a book about a major event that took place in the 20th century. ex; the collapse of communism. Any good book about that ? Or man's first step on the moon

Hiroshima by John Hersey is excellent.

http://www.herseyhiroshima.com/

I really don't know of any books about the fall of communism, but the Hersey is not long and gives an excellent account of the horror of aftermath.

Orwell's Animal Farm is excellent as well. Hope this helps.

the wars by timothy findley

hmm how about "The Walls Came Tumbling Down"

by Grace Stokes

About the fall of communism??

You guys familiar with that?
Any idea where I can find summaries or reviews about it?

sorry its GALE stokes

Vonder, try this link. It has a brief review and other related books on communism.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0195066456/002-1156598-1910424?v=glance